Mining Policy Push: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape says PNG will share decades of mining law and resource governance know-how with Solomon Islands as it drafts a modern resource regime, including support from PNG mining firms and a fiscal model aiming for at least 55% of project benefits for the State. Maritime Tech Upgrade: Solomon Ports has launched a “Shipping Schedule Hub” app for real-time domestic vessel schedules and travel updates, marking a step in digital maritime services for Honiara and the provinces. Health & Training: Japan signed grants worth about SBD$14.6m for Solomon Islands scholarships and malaria support, while a Chinese medical team at NRH delivered minimally invasive kidney stone surgery using dual-endoscope laser technology with local doctor training. Climate & Food Pressure: El Niño-linked dry weather is reducing harvests in Honiara, with slippery cabbage supplies tightening, and the wider region faces worsening food security risks. Community Accountability: The World Bank backs Solomon Islands’ Office of the Auditor General Community Participatory Audit, boosting citizen involvement in how public funds are checked. Science & Culture: A new study highlights how Indigenous oral traditions across the Pacific can inform volcanic hazard understanding, including cases from Solomon Islands. Education Exchange: Seven SINU students have begun the University of Melbourne Winter School Programme under a 2025 MoU.