Climate & Oceans: Pacific leaders meeting in Fiji and Tuvalu ahead of COP31 are pushing for faster loss-and-damage funding, keeping the 1.5°C goal alive, and protecting maritime boundaries as sea-level rise threatens low-lying islands. Climate Finance Pressure: New analysis says Pacific countries need about US$3.3b a year for adaptation, but current finance covers only around a third—leaving governments squeezed as debt and disasters rise. Energy Costs & Reform: Solomon Power says a new non-fuel electricity tariff for 2026–2028 will cut charges while still funding infrastructure and renewables, as hybrid systems expand. UK Support for Regulation: The UK agreed the next stage of energy reforms, backing legal work to establish an independent energy regulator to reduce diesel dependence and lower power costs. SINPF Money Matters: SINPF will pay a 5.5% crediting rate (down from 8%), with profit hit by unrealised revaluation losses; the fund is also selling Tavanipupu because it has become a liability. Public Finance Watch: Government’s operating deficit widened to SBD$37m in August as revenue fell sharply. Fisheries: The beche-de-mer fishery closes from 31 October, with all harvesting and export activities to stop from that date. Business & Community: Reeves Envico confirmed as a sponsor for the Building and Construction Award at the 9th Business Excellence Awards; SIART invested $8.7m into community pig farming groups across three provinces. Education & Skills: SINU urged responsible AI use and highlighted that women make up 63% of its 2026 graduates, while Su’u School thanked the Central Bank for rice support. Trade & Transport: A new shipping agreement aims to improve services for communities in South Ulawa. Weather for Decisions: A Pacific report highlights how better forecasts are being used for shipping, health planning and disaster readiness in Solomon Islands and beyond.