Taxi & fares: A Nausori taxi driver is urging authorities to crack down on illegal pari operators but also open a legal solution for late-night demand, while taxi operators push to keep current fares for three more months and warn a cut could force drivers off the road. FNPF compliance: The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says more than $8m in unpaid Fiji National Provident Fund contributions remains, urging employers to use the amnesty before Oct 31. Transport & local business: A new taxi base opened in Kinoya Village under a co-operative model, with 30 permits planned to boost indigenous entrepreneurship. Climate & health: Fiji’s health officials say climate change is already harming Pacific health and argue for stronger, disaster-ready health systems and dedicated climate funding. Nuclear-free stance: Fiji says its Vuvale Union Treaty won’t stop it questioning Australia on emissions, and it does not expect nuclear submarine hubs despite AUKUS-linked concerns. Tourism & aviation: Fiji Airways expands Australia links with Western Sydney flights from March 2027, adding direct capacity for travellers and tourism. Business growth: ZAR Logistics backs InsideOut Fiji’s Australia/NZ tour, while Kavalicious Fiji eyes export growth for value-added kava products. Labour & rights: Ram Sami & Sons workers remain on strike over collective agreement terms, and FWRM warns proposed electoral penalties could disproportionately harm women’s political participation.