Pacific Security Push: Pacific leaders, including Solomon Islands’ officials, condemned China’s nuclear-capable missile test over the “blue continent,” with Australia’s Pat Conroy arguing it strengthens the case for Pacific-led security arrangements. Fisheries & Trade Integrity: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency is running operations to crack down on unreported fishing, using observers and compliance checks on purse seine tuna vessels. Wildlife Trade Governance: A US Interior official linked to commercial breeding is reportedly set to lead the US delegation to CITES talks in Geneva, raising ethics and endangered-species concerns. Climate Adaptation Capacity: MECDM officers completed eight days of climate adaptation and disaster risk training in Tulagi to improve risk-informed planning. UXO Still Blocking Development: Police minister John Tuhaika Jnr launched an IMSMA core database to track WWII unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants, stressing the need for reliable data. Education Resilience: Thirty education professionals trained on school-based disaster and climate resilience with ADB support. Honiara Transport Works: Westbound passengers will use a new temporary bus stop behind HCC during final road works near Hot Bread Roundabout to HCC. Payments Upgrade: CBSI and Australia began a Unified QR Code Standard project to improve interoperability for retail payments. Local Business Spotlight: TISA Insurance Group won four awards at the 2026 Insurance Asia Awards across PNG and Fiji. Cash Crunch in Temotu: Temotu faces recurring cash shortages, with limited EFTPOS access and cash circulation problems affecting pay and business operations.