Flag football in Fiji: World champion Nadia Bibbs wrapped up a Suva coaching push with U.S. Embassy support, training teachers and students and aiming to grow the non-contact sport ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut. Fiji sports updates: Swire Shipping Fijian Drua re-signed hooker Penaia Cakobau for 2027 after his injury-cover stint, while Malolo head into the Skipper Cup third round vs Navosa with a “treat it like a final” mindset. Fijiana squad news: Sereana Maragi earned a Vodafone Fijiana XV bench spot for the second Test against South Africa at Churchill Park. Pacific music spotlight: Sam V and Signature Choir dominated the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, with Fiji’s international win for Daydream and multiple Fiji-linked production honours. Arts & culture fundraising: Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa’s 1,000 Friends campaign has raised $94,000 so far, with a major Off Broadway-style fundraising concert set for Aug 22. Education & exchange: Fiji’s Conservatorium of Dance, backed by VOU, continues a Canada partnership bringing young dancers to train and share across both countries. Governance in the spotlight: Fiji High Court questioned whether a magistrate knew of a permanent stay order when a search warrant was issued against journalist Charlie Charters. Investment for development: FNU and UTOF’s partnership is set to unlock over $200m for sporting facilities, student accommodation and a proposed specialist hospital in Nabua.