Fiji Politics & Governance: Deputy PM Manoa Kamikamica has returned to Cabinet after his perjury case was cleared, dismissing talk of leadership ambitions and saying his focus is governing ahead of the next general election. Sugar Industry: PM Rabuka will lead Parliament’s Special Committee on the Sugar Industry consultations in Vanua Levu, meeting cane farmers and touring Labasa Sugar Mill as the government seeks practical fixes for struggling growers. Anti-Corruption & Courts: Police have been ordered to return Charlie Charters’ seized electronic devices after the High Court permanently stayed his prosecution, with the matter back in Suva Magistrates Court. Law & Order: A joint Fiji Police and Republic of Fiji Military Forces raid in Lautoka led to methamphetamine arrests, while separate court proceedings continue for Malaysian accused in a meth case. Public Finance & Business: Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says businesses are now shifting to implementing 2026–2027 budget incentives, not just waiting for new announcements. Regional Diplomacy: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji and hold bilateral talks with Pacific counterparts. Women & Economy: DUAPAY, backed by Mastercard and partners, is rolling out mobile card payments for women-led micro and small businesses in Fiji. Health & Rights: Pacific leaders warn that anti-rights and anti-gender backlash is undermining the global AIDS response as funding drops.