State of the Economy: Fiji’s growth outlook is being cut sharply as debt rises and fiscal buffers tighten, with the RBF revising 2026 growth to 1.5% and the IMF warning of slower momentum and mounting debt risks ahead of the June 27 budget. VAT and cost of living: Fiscal Review Committee chair Richard Naidu says last year’s VAT cut was a mistake that drained hundreds of millions, while Unity’s Savenaca Narube argues Government must cushion households from price pressures. Spending cuts and Cabinet reform: Narube wants Cabinet cut to 12, travel and allowances slashed, and non-essential spending reduced; others also question the size of government and civil service. Water and jobs: Naidu warns ageing water infrastructure and labour gaps are holding back investment, urging corporatisation of WAF and faster skilled immigration; a World Bank economist also pushes jobs-led growth and higher women’s workforce participation. Governance and buffers: Dialogue speakers warn Fiji is “precarious” with limited rainy-day savings and declining operating surplus, leaving the economy exposed to shocks. Immigration and labour: Fiji recorded about 4,000 foreign worker applications in three months, while CRC consultations heard calls for foreign workers to meet Fiji language standards. Tourism and business: Pacific Harbour resorts plan joint marketing to capture more visitors, and an incentive travel programme is set to bring over $10m from the US. Justice and digitalisation: The Justice Ministry flags digital records upgrades and law reform plans. Marine protection: Fiji targets up to 15% of waters as marine protected areas by end-2026.