Fuel & inflation pressure: Fiji’s diesel caps were lifted again this month (to about FJ$4.58–4.62 a litre), while the Consumer Council of Fiji is demanding earlier fuel price announcements after late-month hikes triggered panic buying and queues. Transport costs hit households: Taxi operators are calling for urgent Government relief, saying fares haven’t moved since 2010 while fuel costs nearly doubled; bus operators also warn cash payments can block access to the 22.5% fare subsidy, pushing commuters toward e-ticketing. Public services under strain: Fiji Teachers Union says the country can’t afford teacher “brain drain” and opposes any civil servant pay cuts tied to the global fuel crisis. Waste-to-energy setback in Vuda: Fiji’s Environment Ministry rejected the Vuda waste-to-energy and private port EIA, citing unresolved risks from project scale and imported waste to public health, tourism and cultural impacts; the Vuda-Saweni taskforce says it’s open to better-scaled alternatives. Trade & compliance: Fiji has met new EU fish export safety requirements, including traceability for blast-frozen fish and vessel details. Skills & jobs: Pacific Polytech graduates in Labasa were urged to plug Fiji’s skills gaps as labour mobility drains critical trades. Energy transition: Food Processors Fiji is cutting fuel use by reorganising production and is seeking rooftop solar support to reduce fossil dependence. Maritime & security: New Zealand Customs and RNZAF patrols supported Operation Kiwa, targeting illegal activity across Pacific waters.