Living Wage Push: Fiji’s FTUC is collecting 100,000 signatures in three months to demand a National Living Wage of $8 an hour, saying wages haven’t kept up with living costs and many workers are leaving for better pay overseas. HIV Response: University of Fiji launched a youth-focused HIV Prevention, Care and Awareness Campaign, while UNAIDS warns Fiji’s laws are blocking harm-reduction efforts like distributing sterile needles—slowing prevention in a rapidly growing epidemic. Child Protection & Safety: Save the Children Fiji urged families and communities to step up after two recent tragedies involving children, and the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission called for violence-free, safe schools with proper investigation and due process. Drug Treatment for Teens: Fiji opened its first structured residential drug recovery centre for teenage boys in Lautoka, with a 12-week programme and a push for ongoing family and community support after treatment. Security Industry Reform: Security officers are calling for clearer legal powers to use force under the Security Industry Act review, arguing licensed guards need defined limits and responsibilities. Elections & Governance: Fiji has 11 registered political parties after the Liberation of Fiji Party was approved, as the country prepares for elections expected by February next year. Maritime Security Boost: The US handed Fiji three new seven-metre rigid-hull inflatable boats and a ramp to strengthen operations against drug trafficking and illegal fishing. Digital Future: Fiji’s National IT conference will tackle “From Vanua to Virtual,” focusing on digital sovereignty and protecting communities as technology reshapes daily life.