Medical Tech Certification: Qure.ai says its Aira AI clinical decision support system has received EU Class IIb CE certification, designed to digitise frontline primary care by turning consultations and paper records into a digital care trail with guideline-based recommendations. Central Bank Enforcement: CBSI has warned EFTPOS merchants to stop card payment surcharges, saying the practice is unauthorised and unfair, and urges transparent pricing that treats payment costs as business expenses. Renewable Power for Growth: Solomon Power commissioned a 250kW Tulagi solar hybrid plant, with Central Islands Premier Kenneth Sagupari linking more reliable electricity to lower operating costs and better prospects for tourism, schools and clinics. Community Infrastructure Progress: World Bank teams visited Honiara communities under the CAUSE II project, checking works including stream cleaning, disability centre footpaths, footbridges and grass valley footpaths, with more site visits planned in Western Province. Finance Sector Planning: CBSI and Tebbutt Research will run a National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) covering about 992 adults to track access, usage, satisfaction and readiness for climate-related financial products. Jobs Push: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration says it is targeting 25,000 jobs through formal and informal pathways, unveiled at the 2026 Annual National Trade Fair. Telecom Update: Bmobile clarified it has not shut down, saying it is restructuring and modernising its network while making difficult workforce changes. Weather Alert: SIMS issued a strong wind warning for Solomon waters, advising sea travellers and communities to take precautions.