Education Reform: MEHRD says Solomon Islands is laying groundwork for nationwide Free Education in 2027, with a Free Education Taskforce, specialist consultants, and curriculum reforms nearing completion. Mining & Lab Capacity: Government will link mining royalties to global gold prices via a sliding scale, and build two new labs—mineral assay and geochemical—to independently verify mineral exports and royalty payments. Land & Coastal Governance: Five land-sector bills are set to overhaul customary land governance, land dispute resolution, housing, land information systems, and coastal and marine management. Transport & Engineering: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue upgrade keeps moving, with lanes reopening as concreting continues; meanwhile, Kirakira Wharf in Makira-Ulawa is at 90% completion, and Ahanga Wharf in Rennell & Bellona resumes with new piling equipment after unexpected ground conditions. Digital & Skills: SINBIP reports 10,000 local jobs and 170 trained technicians, while a Pacific-wide study in NZ explores how online gaming affects wellbeing and identity. Health & Environment: The Speech from the Throne outlines medicine supply, primary healthcare upgrades, and plans to bring the National Public Health Laboratory up to international standards, alongside environmental stewardship and new waste infrastructure. Regional Security Talk: PIF foreign ministers in Suva are considering Solomon Islands’ proposal for a regional security treaty.