Invasive Species Control: Fiji’s Koronivia Research Station is progressing on sustainable African tulip control using two biological agents—a gall-forming mite and a leaf-mining flea beetle—kept under strict containment while scientists run host-specificity tests and confined trials before any field release. Renewable Energy Skills: USP has opened a Sustainable Energy Training Centre to grow Pacific capacity in solar, energy efficiency, battery storage, electric transport, rural electrification and clean-energy inspection/quality assurance. AI & Local Culture: Fiji’s music rights body FIPRA is cracking down on unauthorised AI remakes of Fijian songs, warning YouTube channels and creators to remove content or face enforcement. Digital Economy & Jobs: Fiji Australia Business Council talks push for investment that creates skills, knowledge transfer and local opportunities beyond tourism, with digital services and renewable energy highlighted. Water & Cost Pressure: A Taveuni resident says water delivery charges spiked to $792 for 20,000 litres, while WAF says transport and distance explain the difference. Seismic Watch: A 5.4 quake hit the Fiji Islands region, adding to recent Ring of Fire activity.