International Day of Democracy: Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare says democracy in Solomon Islands must mean more than elections, urging citizens to stay informed, hold leaders accountable and protect institutions between ballots. Court Watch: Moffat Konofilia is set for sentencing on Sept 16 after conviction over his role in the Nov 2021 Honiara riots, with renewed claims now swirling around possible political links to the unrest. PM in New York: Prime Minister Matthew Wale is heading to the UN General Assembly to push Solomon Islands’ priorities and hold bilateral talks on the margins. Aviation Upgrade: The Henderson Aviation Complex Building has reached major completion, with only transformer installation and IT hardware procurement left before final testing and commissioning. Climate Action Push: Wale opened the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, calling for “Pacific knowledge” to become practical action ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Business & Jobs: SICCI and the GREAT Coalition are pressing reforms to cut barriers to private growth, including high electricity costs, and a target of 25,000 new jobs in four years. Sports (OFC U-16 Women): Semi-finals in Honiara decide FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification, with New Zealand vs PNG at 4pm and New Caledonia vs Fiji at 7pm. Health: The Ministry of Health says it’s monitoring a rise in flu-like illness, with most samples testing positive for Influenza A and advice to rest, hydrate and seek care if symptoms worsen.