Guadalcanal Apology Settled: PM Matthew Wale apologised in Parliament for missing Guadalcanal’s Second Appointed Day; Premier Willie Atu accepted the apology and backed the government’s statehood and provincial hospital agenda. Fiscal Discipline Push: Wale told Parliament the GREAT Coalition is plugging public finance “leakages,” including ending resource-sector tax exemption MOUs and restoring a single lawful exemptions committee. Indigenous-Centred Growth: Commerce Minister Harry Kuma reaffirmed policies to prioritise Indigenous Solomon Islanders in business and procurement, including reviews of reserved business activities and reforms to MSMEs and Company Haus. China Ties and Training: China says it has trained 1,200 Solomon Islanders in programs over seven years, with 200+ students on full scholarships. Regional Connectivity Milestone: Australia says all Pacific Islands Forum members are now connected to undersea cable networks, including Solomon Islands. Pacific Security Divisions: PIF foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on condemning China’s missile test, with New Zealand saying two members blocked consensus; issue heads to leaders in Palau. Local Development Updates: Seghe Market hits 75% completion; Honiara’s second road corridor moves to feasibility and detailed design; Bloody Ridge plaque stolen in 2017 is replaced. Health and Mental Health Law: Health Minister Morris Toiraena says primary health care will be the frontline focus; GREAT will bring a new Mental Health Bill to replace the 1970 act. Agriculture and Energy Reforms: Government targets 10,000 hectares of new cocoa and coconut plantations; mining and power reforms propose up to 25% government stakes and lower electricity costs.