Energy & Infrastructure: Reeves Envico and CE Group have started work on a 22-kilometre transmission line linking Tina River hydropower to Honiara’s grid, targeting up to 15MW of renewable power to cut diesel reliance. Public Finance Watch: The Public Accounts Committee questioned multiple government rental deals, including a $1.85m request for the Ministry of Lands and a separate $100,000-a-month arrangement for Forestry and Research, raising procurement and zoning concerns. Hydropower Spending Scrutiny: PAC also probed SBD21.69m in advanced warrants tied to the Tina River Hydropower project, seeking Parliament’s approval to regularise already-spent funds. Governance & Oversight: Solomon Islands will strengthen Parliament’s autonomy, including moves toward an independent Parliamentary Budget Office, while all 50 constituencies are set for Constituency Development Fund audits using a community participatory approach. Telecom & Rural Connectivity: Satsol briefed PM Wale on plans to expand services into rural areas as reforms to the Telecommunications Act and TCSI are discussed. Climate Security & Diplomacy: Pacific foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, while regional talks struggled to agree on a joint response to China’s missile test. Sports Funding: Home Affairs sought an extra $5m to host the Oceania Rugby Sevens, after PAC flagged process issues in the submission. Business & Trade: Polar Power received repeat orders for 15 more solar hybrid systems to support Solomon Islands broadband expansion. Regional News: PNGFA says it will not send a national team to the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup unless outstanding payments are settled.