Pacific Connectivity & AI Readiness: Telecom Fiji will host the Pacific Fibre Conference 2026 on July 30–31, bringing together regulators, operators and investors to plan the next wave of digital infrastructure for an AI-powered future. Offshore Fisheries Tech: Fiji has completed phase one of an electronic monitoring system for offshore fishing, installing cameras on selected vessels and training analysts, with more funding to expand next year. Scam Safety Push: Fiji’s Consumer Council launches National Scams Awareness Week 2026, rolling out community sessions in Lautoka and Labasa to help people spot and report digital fraud. Health Tech for Remote Areas: Fiji is rolling out 65 solar-powered vaccine carriers to keep vaccines at safe temperatures for up to 12 hours during transport to remote and maritime communities. Sports Tech Gap: Fiji Taekwondo says local athletes are disadvantaged without electronic scoring systems and is seeking sponsors to bring sensor-based scoring to future competitions. Regional Security Cooperation: PNG and New Zealand signed a 2026–2029 defence cooperation statement focused on maritime surveillance, training and disaster response. Climate Policy Momentum: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney to coordinate a united COP31 position ahead of Pre-COP31 in Fiji.