Mining law overhaul: The Government introduced the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 to modernise mining rules, make Community Development Agreements (CDAs) a statutory requirement, strengthen landowner rights, and tighten environmental safeguards. Public finance: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told Parliament debt is still within “fiscal safety” (debt-to-GDP 27.2% vs a 35% threshold) and said 2025 saw about $4.1b revenue against $5.1b spending. National bank push: Cabinet approved work on a new national bank with a rural bank component in partnership with the World Bank, aimed at bringing banking to communities left out after credit union failures. Port and roads: Honiara International Port upgrade moved into the next phase for International Berth 1, while MID began installing traffic signs on upgraded roads to improve safety. Security and policing: RSIPF received a $5.5m upgraded Tactical Training Centre from AFP, and Australia is set to hand over the Lofung border and patrol boat outpost. Regional economy and trade: Solomon Islands’ real GDP growth was revised to 3.5% as mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries improve while logging declines. Energy and development: PM Wale backed plans for a regional fuel hub in Northwest Guadalcanal and discussed deeper economic cooperation with Indonesia and Thailand. Community projects: Small Malaita received SBD100,000 from China for safer sea transport via boats and an engine. Freshwater resilience: Solomon Islands launched the PacFresH2O programme to protect freshwater resources and boost climate resilience.