Cocaine Case Shock: Fiji police say nearly 40kg of cocaine stored as evidence at Suva High Court was swapped out for flour, with investigations focused on court registry handlers and a person of interest reportedly overseas; Justice Minister Siromi Turaga warned “no one will be spared.” Parliament & Law: The Counter-Narcotics Bill to create a Counter-Narcotics Bureau is set for debate in Parliament on Thursday under Standing Order 51, while the HIV/AIDS Amendment Bill will also be debated and voted on Thursday to legally enable a needles and syringes programme. Anti-Corruption Courtroom Move: FICAC has been ordered to bring in an investigation officer in Prof. Biman Prasad’s trial over a disputed document, as a “trial within a trial” continues. Public Service Cooperation: PM Sitiveni Rabuka told Parliament Fiji will strengthen public administration cooperation with Serbia via FLIPS, including staff exchanges and capacity building. Water Crisis: Communities in Yasawa and Nacula report worsening dry-season shortages, with residents calling for boreholes and faster Government support. Constitution Review Voices: Tui Nayau backs the GCC consultation as a culturally grounded process representing iTaukei communities, urging respect for the review’s outcomes. Pre-COP31 Climate Push: A major 1.5°C to Stay Alive forum in Suva will feed into Pre-COP31 discussions, with Pacific experts pressing for survival-focused climate action. HIV Harm-Reduction Warning: Health workers warn of “bluetoothing/flashblooding” drug practices that can spread HIV and hepatitis, citing Fiji’s rising HIV numbers.