Education & Safety: UFSA is demanding an independent structural assessment of extensive cracking at UniFiji’s Samabula campus, arguing students and staff can’t safely keep occupying the building. Public Rights: CIVICUS rates Fiji’s civic space as “narrowed,” citing limits on peaceful assembly, sedition provisions, police restrictions on pro-Palestinian marches, and ongoing concerns around deaths in custody. Youth, Health & Drugs: Acting PM Manoa Kamikamica has urged Fiji’s new Life FM 87.8 radio station to help tackle illicit drug harm among young people, calling for family, school and community action. Women’s Rights & Justice: Fiji’s Women, Children and Social Protection Minister says children made up 100% of High Court rape victims recorded in 2025, highlighting a wider child sexual abuse crisis. Community Security: Fiji’s Justice Minister warns organised crime is exploiting borders and financial systems, calling for faster regional coordination and stronger correctional responses. Culture & Faith on Screen: The premiere of “Hanuman Ansh” in Fiji brought communities together through faith, culture and cinema. Hospitality Leadership: Vuli Cakacaka has been appointed General Manager of Nanuku Resort Fiji, pledging people-first luxury and more local talent. Regional Diplomacy: Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group, but questions remain over roles for Torres Strait Islanders. Scholarships & Skills: TSLS will pause several scholarship intakes for 2027 as government reassesses workforce needs. Sports & Coaching: Venice Traill becomes Fiji’s first taekwondo coach selected for an international high-performance coaching programme.