Pacific Security & Diplomacy: China’s long-range ballistic missile test into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone—described as “routine” but criticised for limited transparency—has triggered fresh concern across the region, with Australia calling it “provocative” and Fiji welcoming New Zealand’s interest in the Ocean of Peace Alliance while stressing NZ must decide based on national interests. Constitution & Governance: The Great Council of Chiefs has urged removing the Attorney-General from the Mercy Commission to protect independence, while former Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki’s CRC submission argues Supreme Court opinions are advisory and could be rejected by Cabinet—fueling debate over rule of law and constitutional immunity. Cost-Cutting & Public Spending: Dialogue Fiji’s Are Wakowako says ministers should travel in one minibus to cut costs; Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel points to Fiji’s driving habits and notes crash write-offs and insurance excess issues. Fiji Airways Pressure: Business leaders are calling for Fiji Airways to review investment priorities as rising operational costs and fuel hit finances, with government also weighing route and fleet decisions. Elections Reform: NFP proposes replacing Fiji’s current voting system with Mixed Member Proportional to make voting simpler and improve representation. Rural Development: PM Rabuka says government is considering a resettlement plan to help people return from towns to rural and maritime communities. Economy & Food Security: Finance PS Shiri Goundar warns Fiji’s sugar sector is not sustainable without a clear recovery plan, while Fiji Rice calls for more investment after production drops linked to a pesticide outbreak.