Aviation Careers: Silipa Halofaki, 27, has risen fast in aircraft reliability engineering and now works as an Aircraft Reliability Engineer for Fiji Airways’ CAMO, overseeing airworthiness and fleet performance across Airbus, Boeing and ATR aircraft. Road Safety Tech: Fiji’s Land Transport Authority faces calls for tighter controls on illegal bright LED vehicle lights after MPs raised concerns about glare and reduced visibility in rain and fog, with enforcement and fines already in place for misuse. Fiji–Australia Trade: Business leaders are set to spotlight agriculture as a key opportunity in the Fiji–Australia and Australia–Fiji Business Councils Joint Forum in Suva (27–29 Aug), linking tech and innovation to stronger supply chains and market access. Public Health + Digital Systems: Fiji’s HIV patient information system is getting an upgrade with a new HIV module to replace manual records, improve follow-ups, and strengthen privacy and confidentiality. Skills Pipeline: Fiji’s Public Works Ministry says a shortage of engineers, technicians and tradespeople is stalling infrastructure projects, pushing skills development to be treated like an infrastructure priority. HIV Crisis Focus: Reporting highlights Fiji’s HIV outbreak as a “syringe crisis,” pointing to barriers to sterile equipment and unsafe injecting practices. Blue Economy + Digital Inclusion: UNDP argues Pacific resilience depends on better digital infrastructure and inclusion, so communities can respond faster to climate shocks and protect livelihoods.