Sugar Sector Finance: Sugarcane farmers’ complaints are being met with blunt numbers from Minister Tomasi Tunabuna, who says government is effectively paying over $1,100 per tonne of cane but selling processed sugar for under $774—“no logic” and a cost to taxpayers, with inefficiencies at the Labasa mill (more burnt cane, lower quality) also flagged. Maritime Transition: Fiji joined seven Pacific transport ministers to sign the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership in Majuro, aiming to coordinate a cleaner, more equitable shift to low-carbon shipping via low-carbon fleets, resilient ports and skills. Tourism & Hotels: Accor and Fiji’s Yavu Collective signed a major deal to bring three new hotels to Denarau and Nadi, including Sofitel Fiji Vatu Talei (early 2027), boosting confidence in Fiji’s hospitality pipeline. Business Links: A 37-strong New Zealand business mission is in Fiji (June 15–18) to deepen trade and investment, targeting tourism, renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, ICT, health and logistics. Sports (Commonwealth Games): Fiji named a 58-athlete squad for Glasgow, competing in eight sports led by chef de mission Ajay Ballu. Rugby (Drua Call-Ups): Fijian Drua midfielders Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Virimi Vakatawa earned Barbarians selections ahead of matches vs South Africa and Wales. Entertainment (Fiji Filming): Love Island USA executive producer James Barker died in Fiji after an unexpected medical emergency; networks say he’ll be honoured in an upcoming episode.