Public Sector Tech Shift: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s civil service could be “right-sized” as modernisation ramps up, with technology and AI taking over some functions and the functional review continuing to shape workforce recommendations. Fisheries Innovation Funding: Government has launched a $5 million Tuna Development Fund to support offshore longline operators, fish processing and fleet upgrades, plus continued marine research funding including Makogai giant clam breeding and reef restocking. GBV Goes Digital: Fiji has updated its National Service Delivery Protocol for gender-based violence, adding a dedicated section on technology-facilitated abuse like deepfakes, image-based harm, cyberstalking and online extortion, with clearer referral pathways. Workforce & Jobs Focus: ILO education and training head Dr Naren Prasad argues Fiji should move beyond GDP-only thinking toward job-centred policy, skills aligned to labour demand, and keeping talent at home. Research Spotlight: Fiji National University recognised 11 researchers and innovators at its 2025 Research and Innovation Excellence Awards, stressing practical solutions for climate, food security, health and development. Food Security Knowledge: A BBC Future feature highlights how Fijian farmers use traditional ecological knowledge—like plant and insect behaviour—to spot cyclone risks early and prepare communities. Health Infrastructure: Grace Road Group opened a new $2M True Fitness gym in Laqere, creating about 10 jobs and expanding access to exercise facilities across the Suva–Nausori corridor. Labour Market Reality Check: Business leaders questioned plans to increase the workforce without new jobs, warning that without a thriving domestic economy, educated youth will still struggle to find work. Drug Case in Court: Defence lawyers filed a no-case-to-answer application in the Rewa Street and Flagstaff methamphetamine case after police chemistry testimony on seized quantities and lab testing. Earthquake Update: A 6.0 quake struck south of Fiji Islands, with reports also noting earlier activity in the Fiji region.