Police Bill oversight: The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says the Fiji Police Bill 2026 needs stronger safeguards, warning broad powers on digital access, surveillance and use of force could be misused, and that an offence of disaffection may chill legitimate criticism. Indigenous Rights Bill powers: Submissions to Parliament raised concerns that the Minister’s authority under the Indigenous Rights Bill is too wide, with limited accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous governance. Marine revenue deductions: The Fiji Council of Social Services and the Great Council of Chiefs both pushed back on parts of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill—FCOSS wants TLTB administrative deductions cut (from up to 25%), while the GCC argues qoliqoli ownership must be protected like customary land. Drug finds at sea: Police recovered suspected cocaine parcels from Qamea and Kadavu and are awaiting forensic results on more recovered in Lau, with navy support and efforts to trace origin and destination. Security and trust: The Navy’s top commander urged defence forces to uphold integrity and professionalism to rebuild public trust amid corruption and drug-related allegations. Sugar policy pressure: PM Rabuka signalled a rethink on continued sugar industry support, while Government also announced a $5m diesel fuel subsidy for cane harvesting and cartage. Health system strain: Fiji’s medical laboratory sector warned of brain drain as qualified scientists leave, threatening diagnostic capacity. Climate resilience: Work is underway on a nature-based seawall in Saolo, Bua, aimed at protecting coastal communities from erosion and flooding. International ties: Fiji and Panama helped launch a global push to protect the ocean’s “twilight zone,” a key ecosystem for food webs and climate regulation.