Solomon Islands Politics & Business Confidence: The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has met police to stay ahead of risks around Monday’s Motion of No Confidence, urging calm operations and protection of critical infrastructure. Cabinet & Finance Leadership: Opposition says Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s removal of Gordon Darcy Lilo as Finance Minister is a serious leadership error, coming amid cost-of-living pressure and right before the no-confidence debate. Fisheries Inclusion Strategy: The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources launched its Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Strategy 2026–2030 to broaden participation across fisheries value chains. Agriculture & Rural Jobs: SIART training strengthened rural farmers in Malaita, while construction of a new Auki agriculture office (SBD17.9m) has reached the halfway point and is on track. Local Finance Access: Australia-backed workshops in Honiara connected contractors with banks and lenders to improve access to finance for construction growth. Regional Security & Trade: A new Kerekere Customs Border Post is set to anchor border security and support future bilateral trade. Pacific Forum Fallout: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders demanded at least 24 hours’ warning for ICBM tests, with Palau pushing for a unified Pacific response to China’s missile test.