Pacific Diplomacy: The US is being urged to show stronger, more consistent presence in the Pacific as China and other powers court leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum, with fresh US investment announcements adding to the pressure. Fiji Fisheries & Jobs: Fisheries Minister Kalaveti Vodo Ravu launched Fiji’s inaugural Tuna Symposium, pushing partners to work together on sustainable, triple-bottom-line tuna development. COP31 Uncertainty: Türkiye says it will have the final say at COP31 even as Australia chairs negotiations, keeping regional climate diplomacy in flux ahead of the Pacific pre-COP. Civic Space Watch: CIVICUS rates Fiji’s civic space as “narrowed,” citing legal and policing concerns that could affect peaceful assembly and political participation. Higher Education Safety: UFSA raises urgent alarms over cracking at UniFiji’s Samabula campus, demanding independent assessment before students keep using the building. Drug Enforcement: Police report continued operations, including suspected marijuana dropped during a chase in Ba and seizures of cash believed to be proceeds of crime. Media Funding: Government provides $27,000 to the Fiji Media Association for the Pacific Media Summit 2026, with a focus on reaching remote communities and tackling misinformation. Transport & Governance: Treasury documents say Cabinet approval wasn’t sought before Winston Peters offered New Zealand to host the 2027 Pacific Islands Forum, raising questions over value for money. Community & Faith: United Christian Broadcasters launches Life FM 87.8 in Suva, with Acting PM Manoa Kamikamica urging the station to help tackle youth drug harms.