GreenPort for Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) signed an agreement with Australia’s National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) to co-develop a Solomon Islands-led GreenPort Framework aimed at making ports more sustainable and resilient, with a stakeholder engagement phase now starting. Digital safety for women in politics: The Face Forward initiative, powered by Canadian tech firm Areto Labs, will offer real-time online abuse protection for women and gender-diverse candidates and their teams across Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Samoa and the Solomon Islands until March 2028. Flu-like illness watch: Solomon Islands’ health ministry reports a sustained rise in influenza-like illness cases from 24 August to 13 September across Honiara and several provinces, with lab testing underway to identify the viruses driving the increase. Rural connectivity push: Minister Peter Kenilorea met US Assistant Secretary Michael Dosembre to expand rural digital access, including interest in satellite internet for schools and clinics and AI-assisted teacher training. Climate science in Honiara: The 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (5POPCCC) in Honiara closed with ten proposed takeaways focused on Pacific agency, keeping 1.5°C alive, and strengthening adaptation and scientific priorities. Health tech milestone: Qure.ai says its AI clinical decision support system Aira has received EU Class IIb CE certification, designed to reduce paperwork burdens and support primary care decisions. Ocean exploration opportunities: Ocean Exploration Trust opened paid 2027 internships for students and fellowships for educators aboard the Nautilus, including roles in ocean science and seafloor mapping. Road safety works: Night closures are scheduled on the Tandai Highway for street lighting installation under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project, with daytime travel unaffected.