Women in Politics: MP Premila Kumar says many women want leadership but hold back due to family duties and fears over job security, urging parties to set candidate targets, mentor women, and back them financially. Parliament & Governance: Speaker Filimoni Jitoko echoes that parties need structures to boost women’s representation, while People First leader Inia Seruiratu backs the push. Education & Community Access: Namalata warns flooding is blocking about 20 students from school unless roads, bridges and water upgrades are fast-tracked. Early Childhood & Faith-Led Support: St Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church is building a new Taveuni early childhood centre with four air-conditioned classrooms for around 100 children. Electricity for Rural Fiji: Government commissions Nalawa Stage 2, extending grid power to villages, a primary school and health centre, with household wiring to finish by December. Health & HIV Alarm: Fiji’s HIV outbreak is worsening fast, with meth-linked transmission driving the world’s fastest-growing epidemic. US Visa Policy: The US makes its refundable visa bond permanent for B1/B2 applicants from 50 countries, including Fiji, with deposits up to $20,000. Culture & Arts: Fijian philosopher-artist Josaia Waqabaca McNamara brings Pacific philosophy to the world, while India’s High Commission launches Bhajan Jamming in Suva to connect youth with devotional music.