Climate & Health: Solomon Islands’ health ministry reports a sustained rise in influenza-like illness across Honiara and five provinces, with lab tests in July-August finding influenza A in most samples while further testing continues. Security & Costs at NRH: National Referral Hospital says theft and breaches are rising and overcrowding is worsening risks, so it’s moving to strengthen security with RSIPF support, including immediate CCTV installation. Ports & Trade Resilience: Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) signs with Australia’s NTRO to develop a Solomon Islands-led GreenPort Framework aimed at greener, more resilient port operations. Climate Finance Push: PM Matthew Wale tells the UN that climate funding must be grant-based, predictable and accessible for vulnerable Pacific states, warning current systems force hard trade-offs with basic services. Climate Mobility: Environment Minister Wayne Ghemu urges practical action on climate mobility, stressing dignity and real community decision-making. UN Diplomacy (India-PIC): FIPIC foreign ministers in New York, including Solomon Islands’ Rick Houenipwela, reaffirm cooperation with India on renewables, climate action, disaster resilience, healthcare, education and capacity building. Money & Everyday Life: CBSI announces a new 50-cent coin with King Charles III’s effigy entering circulation in October. Business & Community: Gold Ridge Mining launches its second Community Foundation Program with SBD 1.5m in personal cash donations for vulnerable people across 36 communities. Sports (MSG Cup): Solomon Islands men draw Vanuatu 3-3 after multiple fightbacks; the women face Fiji tonight as both sides chase early tournament points.