Marist Sevens: Tepatasi will face Yaro Chiefs in the Vailima International Marist Sevens final after Tepatasi edged Laumua o Tumua 22-19 and Yaro Chiefs beat Tama Uli 27-0; a similar Fiji-Samoa final is set for the women’s division with Tagimoucia taking on No Idea, with finals expected around 9pm. Fiji Rugby League: Mick Potter has been confirmed as head coach of Fiji Bati, with work permit and contract formalities underway, as Fiji ramps up for the Battle of the Bati and World Cup preparations. Public Accountability: Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says questions about embassy costs and operations are legitimate, pointing to parliamentary scrutiny, audits and annual reporting for oversight. Cost of Living Politics: Fiji Teachers Union rejects any idea of cutting civil servants’ salaries amid fuel-driven pressures, while Opposition MP Premila Kumar questions government spending and warns pay cuts would shift the burden onto workers. Health & Environment: Fiji launches a nationwide dengue and mosquito-borne disease control push with GX Foundation support, and starts work on hazardous chemicals and waste reporting under the Stockholm POPs framework. Transport Pressure: Fiji Taxi Association calls for government relief as fuel and operating costs rise, arguing taxis have been ignored compared with bus operators. Governance & Justice: Judicial Department plans a new Magistrates Court facility in Korotasere to cut travel costs and speed responses in the Natewa-Korotasere corridor. Ocean Governance: The new Office for Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) gains support as Palau backs the mandate to coordinate ocean policy across the region.