University Safety Alarm: UFSA says cracks at UniFiji’s Samabula campus make continued occupation “unacceptable” and demands an independent engineering assessment, warning more than 200 nursing students could be affected. Civic Space Under Pressure: CIVICUS rates Fiji’s civic space as “narrowed,” citing Public Order restrictions, sedition provisions, and police disruption of pro-Palestinian protests, alongside concerns over deaths in custody. Drug Prevention Push: Acting PM Manoa Kamikamica launches Life FM 87.8 and urges a whole-of-society response to youth drug vulnerability, saying enforcement alone won’t fix the problem. HIV Declared National Crisis: Justice Minister Siromi Turaga says Fiji has one of the world’s highest HIV rates, as Cabinet declares the outbreak a national crisis under emergency powers. Media Funding Boost: Government provides $27,000 for the Pacific Media Summit 2026 in Savusavu, focusing on reaching remote communities and fighting misinformation. Regional Politics: Fiji’s role at the Pacific Islands Forum continues to draw scrutiny, including claims Cabinet approval wasn’t sought before Winston Peters offered New Zealand to host PIF 2027. Police Operations: Officers seize suspected marijuana and cash believed to be proceeds of crime during nationwide operations, including a chase in Ba. Tourism Milestone: Fiji records its highest monthly arrivals on record in July, topping 100,000 visitors for the first time, with China driving steady growth. Sports & Courts: Fiji’s Oceania 7s Cup heads to Rotorua; meanwhile, the High Court faults a transport minister over ferry delays, and a FICAC Prasad case continues over disputes about witness statements.