Agro-processing boost: Food Processors Fiji has commissioned a $635,000 Batiri processing centre in Dreketi, aiming to cut spoilage and strengthen Vanua Levu’s supply chain by buying more locally grown vegetables and root crops for processing and export. Labour and pay dispute: Energy Fiji says CETWUF’s push over 2024–2025 claims is out of step with a June 11 Arbitration Court ruling that keeps a 2023 wage agreement in force until 2026, urging the union to focus only on outstanding issues. Skills and funding pressure: Pacific Polytech warns a sharp drop in its Government grant from about $7m to $500,000 threatens staffing, campus sustainability and Fiji’s ability to train trades locally. Border security upgrade: Fiji and Australia have opened new CCTV capability at Nadi airport to improve detection and response to transnational crime. Regulation spotlight: Fiji is reviewing the Security Industry Act, including tighter monitoring of drones and compliance for private security firms, with privacy concerns raised. Public health and safety: A heavy rain alert remains in force, with flash-flood and hazardous-road risks for business areas and communities. Local business and infrastructure: Fiji Meat’s Nakasi abattoir relocation is restricted, after public complaints about persistent odour near schools. Youth recovery: Fiji opened its first structured residential drug recovery centre for teenage boys in Lautoka, with a 12-week programme and follow-up support focus.