Renewables & Transport: Nadi Airport has started work on Fiji’s biggest airport solar farm, a 3.25MW project meant to cover current demand and add 25% extra capacity for future expansion. EV Push: Fiji is accelerating electric vehicle adoption after the fuel crisis, with plans for charging infrastructure and incentives under a National Transport Plan. Digital Learning: Bondwell donated desktop computers to FENC Learning Centres in Naitasiri, boosting digital access for vulnerable children. Climate Tech Awards: Eco-concrete and grass-based soil solutions won top prizes at the Pacific Innovation Forum for Climate and Environment in Vanuatu. Agriculture Research Link: FNU launched the South Pacific Extension Development Institute (SPEDI) to connect agricultural research with on-farm solutions across the Pacific. Skills & Inclusion: Farmers urged researchers to work directly with growers, while Fiji’s gender assessment for the RFMF flags pregnancy-related removal from UN missions and harassment reporting gaps. Regional Security Shock: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific has sparked fresh anxiety across Pacific nations, including Palau’s call for more transparency.