FRCS Digitisation Under Scrutiny: Fiji’s Revenue and Customs Service faces questions at a parliamentary review after spending on IT and digital systems reportedly fell sharply, raising concerns about cybersecurity and software maintenance. Border Enforcement Coordination: Lawmakers also flagged a case where a tax debtor left Fiji despite a Departure Prohibition Order, prompting calls to tighten FRCS–Immigration coordination. Visa Equality Push: Tui Nayau Ratu Tevita Mara renewed calls for visa-free travel for Fijians to Australia and earlier access to domestic university fees under the expanded Vuvale Union. Minimum Wage Debate: PM Sitiveni Rabuka said lifting the minimum wage from $5 to $8 an hour is “unsustainable” amid economic pressures, while unions push for a living wage. Healthcare Funding: Navua Hospital’s community fundraiser topped $100,000, with a major equipment donation from New Zealand’s Fiji Packers of Gold Club. Business & Economy: Fiji’s top executive forum TOPEX locks in a renewed two-year venue partnership with Sofitel Fiji, while TropicX highlights women’s growing role in architecture and construction. Sports & Tourism: The Fiji Pro returns to Cloudbreak (Aug 25–Sep 4), and the Deans/Raluve semis run across two venues with Fijiana’s second Test vs Springbok Women in Lautoka.