Pacific Media & Digital Innovation: Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka urged Pacific media to amplify the “Ocean of Peace” vision, saying remote communities must be heard through digital tools that connect islands to national and global audiences. Solomon Islands–Africa Diplomacy: Solomon Islands formalised ties with Kenya and Ghana at UNGA, aiming for cooperation in farming, climate resilience, digital technology, education and skills training. AI for Weather Early Warnings: China’s MAZU AI meteorological early-warning system—using satellite data and multi-hazard alerts—has been applied in countries including the Solomon Islands, expanding disaster preparedness under UN Early Warnings for All. Road Safety Works (Guadalcanal): LMCP speed hump installations on Henderson–Mberande Road continue, while MID warns vandalised signs threaten road safety. Night Closures for Street Lighting (Tandai Highway): The landside carriageway will close 9pm–5am on set nights for street lighting installation, with detours enforced. Ocean Science & Skills: Ocean Exploration Trust opened paid 2027 internships and educator fellowships aboard research ship Nautilus, including ocean mapping and remotely operated vehicle training. Forestry & JICA Project: The Forestry Ministry and JICA signed a community-based sustainable forest management cooperation project to strengthen MOFR capacity and support local land-use and livelihood planning. SINU Teaching Upgrade: SINU council approved a Centre for Teaching and Learning to boost teaching quality, staff development, digital learning and academic quality assurance. Marine Protection Planning: MFMR and MECDM, with New Zealand support, are mapping marine resource protection priorities in Temotu and Makira-Ulawa using community workshops, traditional knowledge and scientific inputs. Border Surveillance Training: RSIPF officers completed ADF-led Exercise Coastwatchers training, including Parrot drone use and small boats skills for remote border monitoring. Climate Research Publication: A Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched in Honiara to publish Pacific-generated climate research and strengthen links to global science processes. Financial Inclusion Survey: CBSI and partners will run a second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026), including Makira-Ulawa, to track access, usage, quality and climate-related financial needs. Health AI Milestone: Qure.ai’s Aira received EU Class IIb CE certification as a clinical decision support system designed for frontline primary care with limited connectivity and heavy administrative loads.