NFP Election Push: Opposition leader Pio Tikoduadua challenged the National Federation Party to win 15 seats in the 2027 General Election, warning against complacency and urging the party to stay relevant to voters. Sugar Sector Relief: Inia Seruiratu welcomed Government’s $85 per tonne guaranteed cane price for the 2026 crop, saying it brings certainty but noting wider pressures still threaten the industry. Public Health Law Debate: Parliament heard calls to tighten Fiji’s Public Health Amendment Bill—consumer advocates want compulsory measures backed by scientific proof and fairer, tiered penalties instead of flat fines for both businesses and residents. Welfare Funding Unclear: Government has not decided whether to extend the temporary 50% social welfare top-up beyond July, saying it will assess the fuel crisis’s impact on finances first. Disability Inclusion: Fiji reaffirmed its disability inclusion commitment at the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting, pointing to a 2025–2035 national policy targeting improved access and opportunities. Maritime Security: Japan-backed plans to provide four vessels to strengthen Fiji’s maritime surveillance aim to counter growing drug trafficking threats. Aviation Link: Fiji Airways will restore direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September, supporting regional travel and intergovernmental movement. Constitution Review: Submissions to the CRC included calls for GCC to appoint the President and for term limits to cap politicians at two terms. Sports: Tepatasi retained the Marist Sevens title, beating Yaro Chiefs 10-5 in a tight final.