Resource Governance: Oro Governor Gary Juffa warns PNG and Solomon Islands risk losing control of natural resources to foreign interests unless colonial-era laws are overhauled, highlighting the land-versus-resource control gap and pushing for deeper landowner consultation as Solomon’s Mineral Resources Bill 2025 faces scrutiny. Transparency & Mining: Solomon Islands has rejoined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), with UNDP saying it aims to boost trust as gold and nickel projects expand, while Finance Minister Rexon Ramofafia links the move to better oversight of production and revenue. Health Services & Data: Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre will expand to 24/7 from 6 October, while the Health Ministry begins a national review of health indicators and reporting forms to cut workload for frontline staff. Trade Capacity: Solomon Islands strengthens trade negotiation capacity through a WTO seminar on the 4th Trade Policy Review follow-up. Finance & Retirement: Finance Minister Rexon Ramofafia says SINPF can support the economy through carefully managed long-term investments while protecting members’ retirement savings. Skills & Inclusion: Australia partners with Honiara firm Smart Technology to train 10 hearing-impaired Solomon Islanders in mobile phone repair, with tools and mentoring support. Agriculture: SIART expects higher copra output after rehabilitating 771 hectares of coconut plantations across Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira/Ulawa. Governance & Public Trust: SINU Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau urges public institutions to prioritise merit and accountability over connections. Business & Community: Young entrepreneurs in Gizo begin a leadership and business training, and SINPF’s 50th anniversary speech contest spotlights saving habits and future-focused stewardship.