Sports & Training Partnerships: Southern Cross University says a four-week Exercise Science placement at the Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) is turning into a longer-term Australia–Solomon Islands collaboration, with students supporting strength and conditioning and athlete development under the New Colombo Plan. Climate Resilience Finance: Tonga received a TOP$114,168 parametric insurance payout from PCRIC to speed up drought preparedness in the Niuas, with talks on expanding insurance to critical infrastructure like energy and communications. Maritime Digital Services: Solomon Ports launched a “Shipping Schedule Hub App” for real-time domestic vessel updates, delays and cancellations—aimed at improving connectivity between Honiara and the provinces. Ocean Science at Sea: Three Pasifika early-career professionals, including a Solomon Islands participant, spent 26 days on the RV Tangaroa “Floating University” trip, using seabed mapping and marine research to build ocean management skills. Food Security Skills: WorldFish and Kastom Gaden Association trained Gizo secondary students in organic farming and nutrition as part of the Island Food Systems Programme. Health Tech in Action: Doctors at the National Referral Hospital completed a minimally invasive kidney-stone surgery using dual-endoscope and holmium laser tools, with local staff gaining hands-on training. Road Safety Upgrade: Road marking works began at Tandai in West Honiara, adding lane markings, arrows, stop lines and related signage to improve traffic flow and safety. Mining Policy Support: PNG offered Solomon Islands mining policy and resource governance experience, including legal and technical support, as both countries discuss how to attract investment while protecting national benefits. Regional Tourism Data Skills: SPTO’s Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi trained tourism officers from Solomon Islands and other countries in SPSS, NVivo and tourism report writing to strengthen evidence-based planning. Fuel Measurement for Fair Trade: Australia’s National Measurement Institute donated fuel trolleys to Pacific Island nations including Solomon Islands to help test fuel pumps and improve measurement accuracy at service stations.