Energy Regulation Push: The UK and Solomon Islands’ MMERE have agreed the next stage of energy reforms, with UK legal and technical support to draft the secondary laws needed for a new independent energy regulator—aimed at enabling more power providers and cutting electricity costs, especially via solar. Retirement Fund Update: SINPF will pay members a 5.5% crediting rate for the year to 30 June 2026 (down from 8%), with the finance minister saying the rate will credit more than SBD200 million in interest to members’ accounts. Agriculture Livelihoods: SIART has invested $8.7m into 20 community pig farming groups across Malaita, Guadalcanal and Makira/Ulawa, supporting 532 households and targeting major weaner and pork output growth. Health Access in Honiara: Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre moves to 24/7 operations from 6 October, expanding continuous outpatient and low-risk delivery services. Governance & Transparency: Solomon Islands has rejoined EITI, with UNDP saying the step strengthens transparency as gold and nickel projects expand. Human Rights Review: The UN Human Rights Council adopted Solomon Islands’ fourth UPR outcomes; the country supported 140 recommendations and noted 41. Trade Skills for Officials: A WTO seminar is building capacity for Solomon Islands’ trade negotiation and follow-up to its 4th Trade Policy Review. Pacific Security/Trade Context: The US says it will soon announce plans to improve maritime-domain awareness to tackle illegal fishing in the Pacific.