Fisheries Crackdown: Solomon Islands and the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency are pushing harder against unreported tuna fishing, using trained fisheries observers as “policemen at sea” to improve catch reporting and compliance. Mine Action Tech: The government launched IMSMA Core, a new national database to track WWII UXO and explosive remnants, stressing that the system’s success depends on accurate, shared data across agencies. Border Tech Rollout: Munda International Airport went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System, processing Brisbane arrivals electronically as part of a trilateral push with Australia and PNG. Ocean Governance: WCS and Makira-Ulawa Province signed an MoU to strengthen marine spatial planning, protected areas, and fisheries management under the Bezos Earth Fund project. Education Focus: PM Matthew Wale renewed the push for education as the “great equaliser,” including progressive free schooling and SINU plans from January 2027. Regional Security Shock: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test over the Pacific sparked anxiety across the region, with leaders including Solomon Islands’ PM saying “this is not something a friend does.”