Drug Crisis & Maritime Security: Fiji police are investigating more than 60 parcels of suspected cocaine washed ashore across Lau, Kadavu, Qamea and along the coast, with 27 sent to the Suva forensics lab and another 35 being retrieved with Navy support; residents are urged to report suspicious items to 1681 and not handle them. Constitution & Elections: Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu warns PM Sitiveni Rabuka’s hints about whether the next general election could follow the constitutional timetable risk a constitutional crisis and public distrust. Youth & Democracy: Dialogue Fiji and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung urged Pacific youth to move beyond passive roles as youth remain underrepresented in governance, with calls for a Pacific Youth and Politics Network. Climate Diplomacy: Fiji’s environment chief hit back at attempts to weaken climate science at Bonn, saying “anyone blocking references to science” is not a friend and stressing the 1.5°C limit. Energy Costs: The Consumer Council questions why EFL is pushing electricity tariff increases despite returning to profit, citing concerns over emergency diesel spending and lack of clear cost containment. Sugar Sector: Sugarcane farmers face a push to start harvesting as Fiji Sugar Corporation warns of potential sugar shortages, while eligibility criteria for cane grants is under scrutiny. Regional Economy: Pacific finance ministers meet in the Marshall Islands to tackle the Middle East crisis and resilience planning, including the Pacific Resilience Facility.