Education Support: Malaita Province has praised the GREAT Government for continued backing of education and human resource development, following the signing of Agency and Provincial Education Board agreements with MEHRD to strengthen funding, compliance and technical support. Pacific Games Fallout: A special audit into the 2023 Pacific Games found poor budget control and weak procurement and record-keeping by the National Hosting Authority, with court findings earlier saying key procurement shortcuts were unlawful. Sports Governance: The National Hosting Authority’s procurement system for the 2023 Pacific Games is under scrutiny after court action over a “blanket waiver” that bypassed competitive tendering. Malaria Push: Solomon Islands launched its National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, with leaders saying elimination by 2038 and WHO certification by 2040 is achievable. Health in Action: U.S. Army medical teams ran a two-day hearing clinic in Honiara, assessing 40+ community members and donating 400 hearing protection pairs. Football Final: Central Coast FC will face Auckland City FC in the OFC Men’s Champions League final in Fiji after reaching the decider with a dramatic extra-time win. Mining Records: The Attorney General’s update on Rennell Island bauxite exports says key records are missing or incomplete for 2019–2021, with no payment trail found for 33 shipments. Local Politics: Opposition has raised questions over a SBD$100,000-a-month Forestry rental tied to property registered to PM Matthew Wale, demanding transparency and value for money. Environment & Jobs: Pacific Recyclers Alliance is calling for grassroots recyclers to have a stronger say in decisions shaping the recycling sector.