Fiji Rugby: Former international Andrew Durutalo has been appointed Head of Men’s High Performance, tasked with strengthening player pathways and retaining local talent as Fiji builds a more integrated high-performance system. Financial crime capacity: IRS-CI and JIATF West delivered Financial Investigative Techniques training in Suva, boosting Fiji’s ability to detect suspicious financial activity linked to illicit networks. Healthcare business: Pharmacist brothers Rajesh and Mitesh Thakorlal have rebranded their growing operation as Healthwise Pharmacy across five branches, aiming for consistent standards and wider access to medicines. Project delivery: The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management says it is tightening procurement and delivery processes with a $35.4m 2026-2027 allocation for 16 capital programmes. Local infrastructure: A Raiwaqa gas crematorium project is progressing, with a new gas-fired cremator being installed, tested and supported by technician training for local operations. Health warning: A researcher says Fiji is facing a “horrendously high” HIV impact on babies, with stigma and testing access still major hurdles. Business sustainability: Companies are ramping up sustainability efforts ahead of PMIBA 2026, as Investment Fiji reports strong interest despite global uncertainty. Road frustration: Uciwai residents in Nadi say repeated grading hasn’t fixed the need for a permanent tarsealed solution.