West Papua at UNGA: Prime Minister Matthew Wale defended his decision to champion West Papua human rights, saying it’s justice not politics, while acknowledging Indonesia’s sovereignty but rejecting “blind eye” to alleged abuses. Climate push: Pacific leaders ahead of COP31 in Turkey urged countries to keep 1.5°C within reach and called for stronger climate adaptation and ocean governance finance. Fisheries shutdown: The beche-de-mer fishery will close from 31 October, with all harvesting, landing, processing, selling and export to stop from that date. Power affordability & renewables: Solomon Power launched its 2026–2028 non-fuel tariff framework, pledging lower charges while sustaining investment in infrastructure and renewable energy. Education & teachers: World Teachers’ Day celebrations in Guadalcanal highlighted salary restructuring and teacher housing plans, while rural students in Choiseul continue long, tough walks to school. Security training: Australia’s Exercise Coastwatchers concluded with 173 RSIPF personnel completing 22 courses, with safety a key theme. Economy & prices: August CPI rose 1.3%, and the government recorded a wider operating deficit of SBD$37m. SINPF finance: SINPF declared a 5.5% crediting rate; it also flagged weaker overall performance and plans to sell Tavanipupu as a liability. Sports & youth: Solomon Islands chess team set a new national record at the 2026 FIDE Olympiad; in football, Solomon’s MSG Cup run ended after a draw with PNG and Fiji’s win.