CBSI Card Surcharge Crackdown: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands has warned EFTPOS merchants to stop adding card payment surcharges, saying the fees are unauthorised and should be absorbed as business costs, not passed to customers. Renewables for Central Province: Solomon Power commissioned a 250kW Tulagi solar hybrid plant, backed by ADB, aiming to cut diesel reliance and improve power reliability for tourism, schools and clinics. World Bank Checks CAUSE II Work: World Bank teams visited Honiara communities to review progress under CAUSE II, including footpaths, a footbridge and a disability centre project, with more site visits planned in Western Province. Maritime Sector Planning: SIMA advanced Phase Two of its Ocean Accounts Initiative, focusing on building a Maritime Connectivity and Accessibility Account to better link shipping services to markets and essential services. Financial Inclusion Survey: CBSI will run a nationwide Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) to measure access, usage, quality and readiness for climate-related financial products. Accountants Urged to Lead: ISIA’s congress in Honiara challenged accountants to move beyond compliance and become advisers driving national transformation. Health System Safety Focus: A Honiara clinic story highlights how routine checks can catch non-communicable diseases early, tying into World Patient Safety Day’s NCD theme. Sports—MSG Cup Opens: Solomon Islands men kick off their MSG Prime Minister’s Cup campaign against Fiji in Suva, while Fiji’s Bula Boys drew 3-3 with Solomon Islands in the earlier match.