Pacific Security & Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security pact in Canberra, pushing a “Pacific-led” approach and signalling a review of the China-Solomons security deal. Regional Governance Pushback: Solomon Islands National University VC Dr Transform Aqorau warned Pacific regionalism risks losing relevance unless declarations deliver measurable results, citing fisheries as a rare success. Justice Sector Capacity: PNG and Solomon Islands launched a twinning program to strengthen prosecution services, with hands-on training in cybercrime, financial crime, corruption, and family/sexual violence. Extractives Transparency: UNDP says it will support Solomon Islands to rejoin EITI, backing civil society training to improve monitoring and reporting in the mining sector. Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion, with major façade and access-road progress under the World Bank-funded SIRAP2 project. Environment & Waste: MECDM officials urged daily responsibility for coastal protection as Honiara’s clean-up campaign highlighted pollution linked to poor waste management. Agriculture Innovation: Drones are emerging as a fuel-saving option for some farmers, though helicopters remain better for large-scale spraying. Youth & Jobs: The Governor-General called youth a national asset, urging more training and decentralised opportunities beyond Honiara. Business & Trade Watch: A new nickel ore safety guidance highlights risks from variable direct-shipped ore, warning incidents could continue without improved loading practices.