Political Crisis in Honiara: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale faces a no-confidence motion after three senior ministers resigned—Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga (who filed the motion), Justice Minister Clezy Rore, and Commerce/Industries/Labour/Immigration Minister Harry Kuma—raising fresh questions about Cabinet consultation and governance as investigations into bauxite shipments, Pacific Games spending and the Economic Stimulus Package continue. Pacific Unity Under Strain: At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, at least five leaders are skipping the leaders’ retreat, including Wale, Fiji’s Rabuka, Vanuatu’s Napat and Samoa’s Schmidt, complicating a summit already overshadowed by Taiwan-China tensions. Central Bank Watch: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands cut its 2026 growth forecast to 3.0% (from 3.8%) due to higher fuel costs, Cyclone Maila and El Niño disruptions, while keeping the policy rate at 1.5% and warning inflation could reach 5–6% by year-end. Energy and Health Delivery: UNICEF handed over solar electrification systems worth nearly SBD$1.89m to seven rural health facilities in Malaita, boosting service reliability for thousands. Fisheries Inclusion Plan: The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is set to launch its new GEDSI strategy after staff training, aiming to embed gender equality, disability and social inclusion across fisheries work. US-Pacific Engagement: US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is scheduled to visit Solomon Islands next week as part of a wider Pacific tour focused on economic and maritime security priorities.