Pacific Regionalism Under Scrutiny: Solomon Islands National University VC Dr Transform Aqorau says Pacific declarations must now prove results, warning regionalism risks losing relevance if it doesn’t measurably improve people’s lives. Security Pivot in Focus: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security pact in Canberra, signalling a shift toward “Pacific-led” security architecture and a tougher stance on China’s role in regional security. Justice Sector Cooperation: PNG and Solomon Islands are twinning prosecution services, with PNG prosecutors visiting Honiara to set priorities for hands-on training in cybercrime, financial crime, corruption, and family and sexual violence. Extractives Transparency Push: UNDP will support Solomon Islands to rejoin EITI, while a UNDP and British High Commission training-of-trainers program strengthens civil society’s role in EITI monitoring and reporting. Environment and Waste: MECDM Deputy Secretary Karl Kuper links coastal pollution to poor land-based waste management and urges the “Three Rs” and better household waste separation. Rural Economy & Infrastructure: Malaita’s Kwaibaita Football League opened, while in transport, TTC started a 5km tar-sealed road upgrade in Malaita supported by the National Transport Fund. Resource Sector Oversight: PM Wale warns illegal loggers and miners will face strong action, while saying legitimate investors are welcome.