Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL): FHL reported a consolidated net profit before tax of $67m for FY ended 30 June 2026, up 11%, while total assets crossed $1b for the first time after major investments including the FHL Tower. Sugar sector oversight: Parliament’s Standing Committee flagged poor coordination across the Ministry of Sugar, Agriculture, Fiji Sugar Corporation and growers’ funds/councils, warning it’s worsening cane decline and costs, and called for clearer responsibilities and better information sharing. Water safety: 8,611 rural households still rely on high-risk water sources, with Government expanding purification, sanitation and drought resilience support under the High-Risk Water and Sanitation Programme. Aviation operations: Fiji Airways’ Operations Control Centre manager Nikita Narayan says the airline’s “heartbeat” role is coordinating aircraft, crew and weather to keep flights safe and efficient. Public finance & compliance: Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is owed $495.4m in tax arrears, while MPs also raised concerns about tax refund liabilities and penalties waived or written off. Health emergency pressure: Fiji is pushing harder to tackle its HIV crisis after reports of rapid spread among young people. Border controls: Unsafe imported kava can now be detained, seized or destroyed under tighter CBH border measures. Climate diplomacy: Fiji is set to “hold the line” on 1.5°C at Pre-COP31, pushing for faster climate finance access and stronger oceans action. Local business growth: Raikiwai Adventures launched jet ski operations in Nadi, aiming to create jobs as marine tourism expands.