SME Finance Restart: The Solomon Islands Government has officially reopened the Small and Medium Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS), aiming to boost access to affordable credit for micro, small and medium businesses after a 2025 suspension, with CBSI stressing the scheme helps firms overcome collateral barriers. Pacific Games Accountability: Transparency Solomon Islands is demanding public answers over Auditor General findings tied to the 2023 Pacific Games, including $118.29m spent on facilities without an approved budget and alleged procurement and record-keeping failures, as the High Court ruled parts of the spending and procurement waiver unlawful. Renewables for Rural Communities: China and Solomon Islands have signed the second phase of a mini solar power programme, extending clean energy to the remaining 25 constituencies, while East Honiara received 400 solar streetlights worth $1.5m to improve safety. Agriculture Support: World Bank officials visited Guadalcanal agribusiness producer organisations under the SIART project, highlighting cocoa and poultry initiatives and rural livelihood impacts. Climate & Health Risks: A new assessment warns extreme heat will increasingly threaten vaccine storage and health facilities reliant on cooling. Land & Mining Consultation: PM Matthew Wale welcomed Gold Ridge landowners’ petition seeking more consultation time on Mineral Resources Bill amendments, including questions around a proposed sovereign wealth fund. Forest Carbon Policy: The RISE forest carbon policy project launched to strengthen safeguards and community leadership in Solomon Islands’ emerging carbon market.