Mini Solar Power Expansion: China and Solomon Islands have signed the second-phase agreement for the mini solar power project, aiming to extend clean energy to the remaining 25 constituencies and build energy security. East Honiara Lighting Boost: A PRC-funded project has delivered 400 solar streetlights to East Honiara communities, improving safety and daily life. SME Finance Restart: Government has reopened the Small and Medium Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS) after its 2025 suspension, to help MSMEs access credit without relying only on collateral. Pacific Games Accountability Push: Transparency Solomon Islands is urging public answers on Auditor General findings tied to the 2023 Pacific Games, including alleged unlawful spending and procurement breaches. Health Infrastructure: The $250m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre has opened, with expanded primary care services set to begin, including nurse call systems and digital records. Education Pathways: Solomon Islands will roll out a fully funded initiative sending up to 1,000 students to China, starting with 200 later this year. Climate Risk Warning: El Niño conditions are active, with officials warning of flooding impacts in some areas and heat-related risks to vaccine storage. Agriculture Support: The World Bank’s SIART project continues to back agribusiness producer organizations in Guadalcanal, with a focus on cocoa and poultry. Regional Resilience: Pacific partners met in Honiara to strengthen earthquake and tsunami monitoring and early warning for 2026–2030. Sports & Youth: Solomon Islands’ U-19 squad has arrived in Samoa for the OFC U-19 Championship, while Lautoka has appointed Batram Suri as head coach ahead of the Extra Battle of the Giants.