Health System Under Strain: Prof Eddie McCaig says CWM Hospital is a “total mess”, with only two of nine operating theatres functioning, calling for urgent leadership and practical implementation of reforms. Entrepreneurship & Jobs: TSLS is backing 35 Fijians through a Graduate Business Startup Grant Scheme, offering $10,000 each for training and startup support. Sports Tourism Boost: Fijian Drua expects eight home matches to lift annual local economic gains from about $108m to $130m, with venues still being finalised. Consumer Protection: The Consumer Council has referred a Suva real estate agency to the licensing board after it refused to refund a $10,000 deposit when a sale collapsed due to vendor withdrawal. Policy & Skills: Fiji’s Ministry of Education questions long-term funding for Vuvale Union technical training centres once Australian support ends. Kava Regulation: Experts welcome Fiji’s Kava Bill but warn tough licensing and traceability rules could burden rural growers. Mental Health Watch: Officials warn suicide prevention must ramp up ahead of the festive season as pressures rise. Agriculture & Food Prices: PM Rabuka urges farmers to increase affordable local food supply to curb demand for unhealthy processed options. Tourism Sustainability: South Sea Cruises Group will launch Fiji’s first electric coach transfers in October, supporting lower emissions and quieter transport.