Strong Wind Warning: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service issued Strong Wind Warning No. 200 for all waters, with southeasterly winds 15–25 knots (gusts up to 33) and seas 2.5–3.5m, urging small-boat operators and coastal communities to take precautions. Community Fisheries Support: MFMR completed a workshop in Honiara to develop a village-led community fisheries guide and test an app to track committee decisions and progress, with plans to refine tools with communities. Transport Boost for Shortlands: Shortland Islands Constituency handed over 57 boats and 57 outboard engines to successful applicants, following village sub-committee screening and CDC review. Road Sign Damage Concerns: MID and LMCP raised alarm over repeated damage to road signs along the Henderson–Alligator corridor, asking road users to protect public infrastructure. Mineral Resources Bill Pushback: Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee rejected claims that extra consultation would cost $1b, saying rushing could fracture trust and destabilise communities, and urged withdrawal for wider consultation. IMF Warning on Finances: IMF flagged weak public financial management as a drag on growth, projecting slower 2026 growth and higher inflation, and urged fiscal discipline and realistic, fully funded budgets. Development Partnership Talks: Solomon Islands seeks deeper ties with Canada focused on education, labour mobility, affordable energy and connectivity, discussed during the Pacific Islands Forum in Koror. UXO Survivor Call: At a Palau dialogue, Solomon Islands UXO survivor Maeverlyn Pitonoe urged that progress be measured by survivors’ ability to rebuild—not just bombs cleared.