Freshwater Security Push: A new PacFresH2O climate adaptation programme launched in Honiara will boost freshwater security and improve WASH services across Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands, backed by Germany and delivered with SPC and Live & Learn. Health Regulation Upgrade: The Ministry of Health, with WHO support, is strengthening Solomon Islands’ medicines, vaccines and medical devices regulatory system using a national assessment to prepare for updated laws. Mining Governance & Women’s Voices: A Honiara workshop backed by the British High Commission and UNDP focused on expanding women’s participation and stronger transparency in mining communities and extractive industries decision-making. Jobs and Growth Plan: The World Bank says Solomon Islands can turn recovery into more jobs and resilience, but warns growth is still narrow and driven mainly by mining, remittances and public spending—calling for better public finance and investment beyond mining. Finance Debate: Opposition commended Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo’s “fiscal realism” while also urging broader expertise for the SINPF Board beyond legal backgrounds. Skills for a New Economy: Japan’s Nippon Foundation has committed support for a Solomon Islands TAFE School of Trade, with plans to build at least four across the country. Maritime Security Boost: Australia opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, investing over $71m and creating local jobs to strengthen border management and maritime surveillance. Regional Sports: OFC Men’s Champions League semi-finals in Fiji set Auckland City vs Rewa and Galaxy vs Central Coast.