Jobs First for Fiji’s Economy: ILO education chief Dr Naren Prasad says Fiji must move beyond GDP and put jobs at the centre to tackle labour shortages, skills gaps and migration. Budget Pushback: Opposition MPs Jone Usamate, Semi Koroilavesau and Alipate Tuicolo question the 2026/27 Budget over rising debt, a projected $1b deficit and whether spending is delivering value. Labour & Skills Fix: Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh blames the skills crunch on the decline of technical and vocational education, pointing to plans to reopen technical colleges and expand apprenticeships. Human Rights Access in the North: The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission opens its first Northern office in Labasa to decentralise services and make complaints easier to lodge. Justice System Upgrade: Assistant Minister Josaia Niudamu says the Budget funds digitisation and legal reforms, plus a new Nakasi justice office. Policing & Drugs: Minister Ioane Naivalurua says drug-related crimes fell 30% after joint Police-RFMF operations, with more funding for policing reforms and the counter-narcotics bureau. Tourism & Aviation Link: Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka defends the temporary tourism service tax, saying Fiji Airways’ capacity helped protect jobs and businesses. M-PAiSA Clarification: Vodafone Fiji says the first three transfers a day are free, with a 50-cent fee from the fourth transfer. Food Security Warning: FNU’s Prof Palatasa Havea challenges Fiji to stop importing vegetables and lead local research to strengthen food security. Elections for Overseas Voters: FEO reminds Fijians abroad that registering isn’t enough—postal ballots require applying after the election date and updating addresses.