Education & Child Protection: Fiji’s Education Bill 2025 drops corporal punishment after public consultation concerns, with the Minister saying discipline is still covered under other laws and processes. Public Health & Youth Risk: World No Tobacco Day warnings in Macuata say tobacco use is pushing young people toward harder drugs, citing higher nicotine/tar levels in suki and youth tobacco uptake. Police & Justice Reform: The Fiji Police Bill 2026 proposes an independent Disciplinary Tribunal to review police discipline decisions, plus community policing provisions. Immigration Overhaul: Immigration Amendment Bill 2026 adds pre-arrival screening using advanced passenger information, streamlines visa categories, and tightens data retention rules. Tourism Governance: Tourism Bill 2026 passed, setting clearer accountability and coordination across government agencies to give investors more certainty. Regional Security & Trade: The Quad’s New Delhi meeting backs a “Ports of the Future” plan for Fiji, with Suva and Lautoka flagged, alongside maritime surveillance and energy initiatives. Digital Agriculture: Fiji’s e-agriculture rollout moves from pilots to nationwide systems, with $115m budget support but delivery risks tied to rural connectivity and skills. Economy Watch: The Reserve Bank warns rising global energy costs are feeding inflation and could pressure households further. Social Protection: Adoption regulations are now operational, allowing 500+ pending adoption applications to be lodged in court. Sports & Youth: Fiji names a 22-member women’s U18 handball squad for a world championship debut in Romania.