Early Warning Push: Fiji is holding a three-day National Common Alerting Protocol workshop with UNDP to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems, improve coordination and use internationally recognised standards. Medical Lifeline for Families: Conjoined twins Di Cecea and Jesipeli Kikau are set to leave Fiji for separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, with the Saudi government funding the complex operation and Fiji covering a medical escort. Justice and Accountability: A High Court jailed former Vodafone Fiji manager Rahul Ritesh Kumar for nine years for abusing workplace trust by raping a junior employee, with parole eligibility after seven years. Health System Strain: Ba and Lautoka hospitals are struggling to keep 24/7 services due to staffing shortages, though $120m in Health Care Fiji funding is expected to help maintain full operations. Diabetes Alarm: Health officials warn diabetes amputations are rising, with many patients delaying treatment in favour of herbal and faith healing. Community Safety: Fiji Police say funding is the main hurdle for body-worn cameras, while the Fiji Zone Taxi Association calls for tougher laws after attacks on drivers. Youth and Behaviour: Church and Police are partnering on a Methodist youth boot camp aimed at discipline, life skills and reducing crime. Sports (Suva Zone): Veiuto Primary won a third straight boys’ title and Marist Convent made a debut girls’ championship at the Suva Zone primary schools cricket competition.