Marine Protection Push: Fiji plans to place 15% of its ocean territory under full protection by end of 2026, aiming to tackle illegal fishing and protect fish stocks as part of the 30x30 goal. Women in Politics: Opposition MP Premila Kumar and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali offer cautious support for an all-women party, warning the path to Parliament remains steep. Fatal River Tragedy: Four young villagers tried to rescue a trapped family after a vehicle plunged into the Nasivi River in Vatukoula, but all five people in the car died. Super W Spotlight: Drua Women’s captain Bitila Tawake credits resilience and composure for their 29-24 win over Western Force. Fiji FACT Football: Labasa names a 22-member squad for the BiC Fiji FACT title campaign, starting against Suva FC on June 19. Health & HIV Stigma: Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says misconceptions that HIV is a “gay disease” are still driving stigma, urging open, education-led prevention. Police Recruitment: Police defend merit-based recruitment after concerns about transparency. Overseas Voting Costs: Notary fees for postal voting are flagged as too high for many overseas voters, potentially lowering turnout. Justice Questions: Fiji’s UN ambassador raises concerns about links between ICC prosecutor Karim Khan and former Fiji legal figures, calling for hard questions about justice institutions. Fuel Shock Planning: Fiji seeks contingency planning with Viva Energy to protect its fuel supply chain from global volatility. FSC Update: Fiji Sugar Corporation says debt is set to rise again to about $310m despite a $200m write-off, as costs and cane supply remain under pressure.