Telecom Leadership: Digicel Fiji CEO Farid Mohammed will step down after 20 years, citing a new overseas move; the company credits him with driving network modernisation and major upgrades. Border Tech: Fiji is rolling out a digital passenger screening system with SITA—Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Records—to improve risk checks before travellers arrive. Connectivity & Costs: Vodafone Fiji says 5G rollout is constrained by high deployment costs and power/utility dependencies, so it’s pairing 5G expansion with upgrades from 2G/3G to 4G. Digital Skills: Experts urge a digital literacy push as trust and confidence in online services still lag, with education struggling to keep pace. Energy for Resilience: Fiji Solar Scholars installed a new solar PV system at FCOSS in Suva, giving disaster-response backup power and cutting electricity bills. Education Access: FNU opened its Foundation Northern Hub in Labasa to expand higher education access for Northern students. Environment & Data: GIS professionals gathered in Nadi to strengthen environmental data management and action across the Pacific. Ocean Protection Plans: Fiji is part of a growing Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves linking marine protected areas across multiple countries. Public Health & Safety: Health workers’ safety gaps are being flagged in Fiji’s 2026–2031 strategic plan, with calls for stronger protections.