Health Tech in Fiji: Fiji’s Ministry of Health has launched an HIV patient information module to replace manual records, improve privacy and confidentiality, and help staff track patients from diagnosis through treatment. Renewable Energy for Transport: Nadi International Airport has started work on Fiji’s biggest airport solar farm (3.25MW), aiming to cut reliance on conventional power and add extra capacity for future expansion. Digital Access for Students: Bondwell donated desktop computers to FENC Learning Centres in Naitasiri, boosting digital skills for vulnerable children. Women in Peacekeeping: A Fiji gender assessment says women in the RFMF are removed from UN deployments if they become pregnant, while men face no similar consequence—prompting calls to review pregnancy policies. Agriculture & Research: Farmers at a Fiji conference urged researchers to spend more time on farms and co-design solutions with growers. Pacific Climate & Conservation: A regional learning exchange in the Cook Islands focused on community-led conservation, Indigenous governance, and climate resilience. Pacific Security Shock: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific has sparked fresh anxiety across the region, with leaders urging transparency and lower tensions. Local Tech & Tourism: South Pacific Pocket Guide launched VanuatuPocketGuide.com, a large online travel resource built from on-the-ground research.