Minimum Wage Debate: PM Sitiveni Rabuka says lifting Fiji’s minimum wage from $5 to $8 an hour is “unsustainable” amid fuel and broader economic pressures, warning it could push businesses to cut jobs. Healthcare Investment: India’s 100-bed super-specialty hospital tender is moving forward, with shortlisted bidders set to visit Fiji later this month before a planned early-2027 groundbreaking. Disability Support: About 100 people in Tailevu will receive mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers and frames) through the Fiji–Western Australia Mobility Devices for Fiji initiative, after shipment delays. Trade & Skills: Fiji Revenue and Customs Service reports net revenue of $3.485b for 2024–25, citing stronger compliance, a tax amnesty and data-led enforcement that has flagged about $45m in extra liabilities. Marine Protection: The Environment Ministry backs the Suzuki Clean Ocean campaign, stressing that clean-ups must be matched with better waste management to curb plastic and marine litter. Business Forum: FCEF has renewed TOPEX’s venue partnership with Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa for 2026–27, aiming to connect private sector, investors and policymakers. Regional Politics: Pacific foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s missile test, with Fiji backing a united Pacific position.