Pacific Islands Forum turmoil: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale cut short his Palau trip and left the 55th Pacific Islands Forum after a no-confidence motion was filed against him by Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga, triggering internal coalition revolt and leaving Wale and several other leaders absent at the last minute. No-confidence fight: Maelanga says Wale made “unilateral” decisions without proper Cabinet consultation; Maelanga also denies he was offered the PM post if the motion succeeds, while sources say ministers linked to the revolt have resigned. Governance and pay questions: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare demanded answers over Attorney-General Gabriel Suri’s reported $35,000 fortnightly pay, asking what law and Cabinet arrangements authorise the package. Housing fallout: Lungga families face homelessness after a High Court order led to demolition of homes on a disputed land parcel, with residents calling for urgent shelter support. SME finance push: The Central Bank says the reopened SME Credit Guarantee Scheme targets collateral barriers, with Government committing $18m to help eligible small businesses access larger loans. Climate policy input: Children from Makira, Malaita and Honiara will feed into a draft Loss and Damage policy ahead of COP31, with their messages presented to MECDM officials and partners. Press freedom concern: Transparency Solomon Islands condemned RSIPF questioning of an investigative journalist and alleged intimidation of whistleblowers after a raid tied to an Inland Revenue audit dispute. Regional business and development: PRC-funded RSDP delivered 400 solar street lights to East Honiara communities, while SIART support is expanding poultry production for Gold Ridge women farmers.