Mineral Resources Bill: Solomon Islands’ Bills and Legislation Committee rejects the Government’s claim that delaying further consultation would cost about $1b, saying the real risk is fractured trust and community instability, and urges the Bill be withdrawn for wider consultation with landowners, provinces and stakeholders. Health diplomacy: A Solomon Islands MHMS delegation met India officials in New Delhi to advance health cooperation MOUs and recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia, with National Referral Hospital and National Medical Store leaders in the talks. Road safety and assets: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development warns road users after repeated damage to signage on the Henderson–Alligator corridor, urging communities to protect public infrastructure. Weather and climate services: Solomon Islands is using PMC-8 in Tonga to push for stronger meteorological equipment, financing and regional partnerships to improve forecasts and warnings. Public finance pressure: The IMF warns weak financial management is constraining growth, projecting slower 2026 growth and higher inflation, and calls for tighter fiscal discipline and realistic, fully funded budgets. Transport boost for West Makira: China-funded RSDP delivered a $1.5m maritime project to West Makira with 17 boats and 18 outboard engines to support health, education, fisheries and agriculture. Business and skills: SICCI expands its Business Excellence Awards to 21 categories (plus a Prime Minister’s Award), while the Government’s GREAT-linked “1,000 students per year to China” initiative sends the first cohort for vocational training. Education and scholarships: Four Solomon Islanders win UK Chevening Scholarships and are set to start postgraduate studies in the UK. Climate outlook: El Niño is strengthening, with Solomon Islands urged to prepare for hotter, drier conditions and impacts on water, agriculture and health. Regional security: Pacific leaders endorse a five-year security roadmap and raise alarm over unannounced ICBM tests, while backing disaster and maritime security coordination. Governance support: Japan provides JPY 430m (US$3m) to UNDP for electoral and democratic governance support through SIDGEAP.