Justice & Tech in Courts: Fiji’s justice system gets a digital upgrade with $400,000 for digitisation and $300,000 for legal reforms, plus a new Nakasi office to bring services closer to people. Public Safety & Drugs: Police report cocaine found in a parcel on Suva’s Muanikau foreshore, with lab tests confirming the substance, while another suspicious parcel is being tested from Lau. Policy & Work Skills: PM Rabuka says the Civil Service Functional Review could include right-sizing, aiming for a modern, efficient public service rather than just cutting numbers. Labour & Jobs Focus: ILO’s Naren Prasad tells Fiji to shift from GDP-only thinking to job-centred policy—skills, retaining talent, and keeping people building lives at home. Science & Research Recognition: 11 FNU researchers and innovators are honoured at the 2025 Research and Innovation Excellence Awards for work tackling climate, food security, health and development. GBV & Online Abuse: Fiji launches a revised National Service Delivery Protocol adding measures for technology-facilitated gender-based violence, with clearer referral pathways. Earth & Environment: A 6.0 quake hits south of Fiji Islands, while a study highlights microplastics reaching deep-sea hydrothermal vent animals. Community Tech & Health: A new $2M True Fitness gym opens in Laqere, creating jobs and expanding access to exercise facilities.