AI Governance at UN: Prime Minister Matthew Wale told the UN General Assembly that AI benefits and risks must be shared and governed by all countries, warning that an exclusive digital oversight could widen the digital divide for Pacific nations. Health Watch: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health reports a sustained rise in influenza-like illness across multiple provinces, with lab testing finding influenza A in most samples so far, and urges hygiene and vigilance while further testing continues. Road Safety Learning Trip: Fourteen Solomon Islands traffic and transport officials studied Fiji’s integrated approach to vehicle licensing, inspections, enforcement and road maintenance, as Australia supports upgrades to improve safety across the road network. Education Milestone: USP Solomon Islands Campus held its graduation for 215 students, spanning science, IT, engineering, business and more, with leaders urging graduates to apply skills to community and regional challenges. Climate Finance Push: Wale also called for grant-based, predictable climate finance at the UN “Just Transition” summit, stressing Solomon Islands faces severe impacts despite contributing almost nothing to global emissions. Ports Sustainability Planning: SIPA signed an agreement with Australia’s NTRO to co-develop a GreenPort Framework to strengthen port resilience while protecting the environment. Women’s Online Safety: A new regional initiative, Face Forward, will provide real-time protection from online abuse for women and gender-diverse political candidates and teams, including in Solomon Islands. Media Leadership: MASI congratulated journalist Elizabeth Osifelo on her election as Vice-President of the Pacific Islands News Association. Meteorology Tech Support: China’s MAZU AI meteorological early-warning solutions are reported to be used in countries including the Solomon Islands, with scholarship funding and cloud platform support expanding training and alerts.