Aviation & Tourism: Fiji Airways will launch direct flights to Western Sydney International from March 19, 2027, with three weekly services (Mon/Fri/Sun) adding 53,000+ seats annually and boosting access for Sydney’s growing Fijian community and the tourism pipeline. Transport Digital Payments: Fiji’s eTransport system adds QR Pay for bus fares, letting passengers scan codes from the eTransport app (with offline wallet support) and pay via linked Digicel myCash and Vodafone M-PAiSA wallets. Governance & Courts: Two separate defamation cases are before Fiji’s High Court, involving an Opposition MP and a Cabinet minister, with allegations tied to Pacific Polytech finances and Fiji Holdings dividend payments. Anti-Corruption: FICAC is back in court over a disclosure dispute in the Biman Prasad matter, with an investigating officer expected to answer questions on witness statements. Politics & Foreign Funding: The Centre for Democracy and Dialogue warns proposed political financing changes could allow unlimited foreign donations, potentially funding entire campaigns. Energy & Jobs: EPC Renewables and partners outline the Yaqara solar-plus-storage project (22MW/40MWh first stage, then 120MW/200MWh), aimed at cutting diesel reliance and supporting local traineeships. Sports & Community: Nanuku Resort Fiji appoints Vuli Cakacaka as General Manager; and Fiji’s veterans football tournament returns with 15 teams competing in Ba. Education & Payroll Controls: The Education Ministry investigates 13 suspected “ghost” teachers after payroll verification, while a separate salary stoppage issue continues to be addressed.