Cost-of-living pressure: Fiji Council of Social Services says families are at breaking point as fuel costs, inflation and import dependence keep squeezing household budgets, while Lautoka ratepayers question whether Budget plans will deliver real relief. Budget politics debate: Unity Fiji leader Savenaca Narube warns against vote-buying handouts and urges spending to prioritise health and education ahead of the 26 June National Budget. Fuel crisis and regional security: Pacific ministers at the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva framed the fuel shock as an economic security threat, calling for stronger supply chains and faster renewable transition. Maritime enforcement push: Fiji Police is seeking funding for patrol boats and new maritime bases in Lakeba, Savusavu, Levuka and Denarau to better tackle drug trafficking across its ocean territory. Tourism and environment: Tourism Fiji faces scrutiny over waste at destinations, while Na Vualiku’s public awareness gap persists despite its World Bank-backed, 10-year tourism push. Business and jobs: TaskPro launches as a Fiji-based online platform connecting people with local service providers; Al Hamd Smart Living starts an $8m Nadi development to expand operations. Fisheries cooperation: Cabinet endorsed an MOU to strengthen regional management of South Pacific albacore tuna. Agriculture update: Northern cane farmers reject boycott claims over crushing delays, pointing to fuel rebates and harvesting payments. Sports with business links: Fiji’s Moce team wins the India–Fiji T20, with business houses taking the other top prize.