Renewables & power: Energy Fiji Limited has signed an MOU for a major solar-plus-battery project that could deliver up to 142MW of solar and 240MWh of storage, targeting commercial operations in early 2029 as Fiji pushes to lift renewable electricity from about 49% to 60% by 2029. Climate diplomacy: Fiji has named the first batch of international attendees for its October Pacific pre-COP climate talks, with leaders from multiple continents expected, while the event’s final list is still being confirmed. Pacific security & drugs: Australia is set to announce a $600m Pacific-wide push under the “Waqa Moana” initiative to boost maritime surveillance and police coordination against cocaine and other smuggling, with extra support for countries including Fiji. Customs of governance & compliance: The Fiji FA VP race is heating up ahead of the Ordinary Congress, with the West VP set unopposed and the South VP contest between Sundeep Roy and Rajiv Prasad. Waste & ethics: A Fiji Council of Churches session heard a strong warning that recycling must protect livelihoods end-to-end, not just install bins—otherwise it risks greenwashing and lost community trust. Business development: Damodar Group and the Y3 Kofera Trust have signed an MOU to explore a proposed 130-acre Nadi development near Denarau, aiming for tourism and commercial growth plus landowner benefits. Online safety: Fiji is considering stronger age-verification rules for adult websites as online harms rise, alongside budget and legal review pressures on the Online Safety Commission. Health & capacity: An international cardiac team is in Fiji for free paediatric heart surgeries, working with local clinicians to expand regional healthcare capacity. Insurance push: LICI marks 70 years urging Fijians to check life cover, citing low insurance penetration and underinsurance concerns.