US–Pacific Engagement: Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau continued a Pacific tour after the PIF meeting, visiting Solomon Islands and signing an agreement for Peace Corps to return, while also backing cultural preservation at Bloody Ridge. Development Partnership: Solomon Islands is seeking stronger ties with Canada, with priorities including education, labour mobility, affordable energy and connectivity. Infrastructure & Public Assets: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development raised alarms over repeated damage to road signs along the Henderson–Alligator corridor, urging communities to protect LMCP assets. Mining Law Consultation: Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee rejected claims that longer consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would cost $1b, arguing rushed changes could fracture trust and destabilise communities. Health Cooperation: A MHMS delegation advanced Solomon Islands–India health talks on MOUs covering medical cooperation and recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia. Climate & Risk: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service warned El Niño is strengthening and could bring hotter, drier conditions affecting water, agriculture and livelihoods. Business Sector: SICCI launched the 9th Business Excellence Awards, expanding categories to 21 (22 with the PM’s Award) and pushing wider provincial SME participation. Regional Weather Planning: PMC-8 opened in Tonga, with Solomon Islands calling for equipment, sustainable financing, technology and partnerships to strengthen climate services. Local Transport Boost: China-funded RSDP delivered a $1.5m maritime transport package to West Makira with boats and outboard engines for remote communities.