Aviation & Tourism: New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters points to the Cook Islands’ airline turnaround as a Pacific aviation model, saying tourism-dependent economies need reliable air links. Justice & Finance: The US has charged Edward Zimbardi, allegedly behind a $165m crypto Ponzi, after Fiji extradited him—he now faces 25 federal counts. Waste & Environment: Environment Minister Lynda Tabuya says Fiji’s $200 littering fine (from 1 Sept) is meant to change behaviour, backed by stronger enforcement and tracking. Local Economy & Town Planning: Navua’s market and bus stand are set to move to Thompson Park as the town prepares for declaration on 28 Aug. Indigenous Land Law: Government reviews 26 iTaukei laws; Opposition demands changes bring certainty and goodwill. Mining Governance: Women are urged to strengthen transparency and accountability in extractive industries in a Solomon Islands workshop. Food Security & Agriculture: Fiji’s food import bill hit $1.1b in 2023 versus $343m exports; officials launch a pathway to cut reliance on imports. Sugar & Jobs: Farmers are told to find practical alternatives as sugar reform continues, while debate questions whether support systems are doing enough. Consumer Protection: Parliament questions Fiji Commerce & Consumer Commission enforcement, citing a big gap between complaints and charges. Agarwood: Government warns farmers not to rush agarwood planting until local inoculation trials prove results; Opposition calls for clear targets and guaranteed markets. Health Training: Construction starts on a KOICA-FNU simulation centre to boost hands-on clinical skills. Energy & Industry Skills: Fiji targets 40,000 ICT jobs over five years as it pushes digital transformation and cybersecurity. Sports & National Pride: Flying Fijian Leone Nakarawa returns to join the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for 2027.