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Parliament & Law: Fiji Parliament passed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, creating a new framework for commercial tourism and saying proprietary ownership will revert to iTaukei customary owners—though Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini says it still fails to restore qoliqoli rights promised for generations. Anti-Corruption: FICAC spent about $19,022 investigating and prosecuting former DPP Christopher Pryde, with Justice Minister Siromi Turaga detailing costs tied to alleged gratuity and procurement-related payments. Justice & Rights: FWCC urged Nadi and Rewa clubs and the Fiji Football Association to temporarily stand down two players facing rape and sexual assault charges until court proceedings finish. Health & Services: Fiji is preparing 242 new doctors/interns (121 each) through the public health pipeline, while the VAT refund process for low-risk claims targets 30 days. Economy & Travel: A jet fuel shortage at Nadi is forcing some airlines to cancel or reroute, and Fiji’s new 5% tourism services tax from 1 September is drawing pushback from travel groups over short notice and possible extra costs for already-booked trips. Climate & Youth: Minister Lynda Tabuya says youth will have real roles in Fiji’s COP31 preparations, with young delegates named for taskforce work. Sports: Melbourne Storm confirmed Fijian captain Tui Kamikamica’s immediate retirement on medical grounds. Bar Admissions: Two new lawyers were admitted in Suva, including Glovini Hatamari Thibon, who will return to the Marshall Islands for a four-year service bond.

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