Health Workforce: Fiji says 69 senior medical positions are vacant across public hospitals, with 56 covered by acting staff, and it’s exploring recruitment options including medical professionals from the Philippines. Climate Policy: Fiji is pushing a “hold the line on 1.5°C” four-pillar plan for Pre-COP31 in Nadi, stressing science-led decisions, faster climate finance access, oceans on the agenda, and support for climate displacement. Plastics Treaty: Pacific SIDS leaders in Bangkok are calling for a strong, implementable legally binding global plastics treaty, with Fiji delivering the opening statement on lifecycle impacts, health, and chemicals of concern. Ocean & Fisheries Tech: Pacific nations at FAO’s COFI37 in Rome urged stronger international support for ocean solutions, including youth and women moving into value-adding, processing, technology, and fisheries businesses. Geospatial & Digital Governance: Cook Islands adopted a geospatial information framework to improve decision-making for infrastructure, climate resilience, and ocean governance. Science & Education Funding: Fiji National University says it will carefully account for Government grant funding under its 2026–2027 agreement. Security & Evidence Systems: Police say cocaine exhibits tested positive twice before being stored in Fiji’s High Court vault, as investigators try to reconstruct the timeline.