High Court & Audit Shock Over Pacific Games Spending: The High Court ruled the National Hosting Authority acted unlawfully in spending public funds for the 2023 Pacific Games, after an Auditor-General special audit found poor budget control, unlawful procurement practices, missing records, and weak financial safeguards around a SBD$222.4m sample. Governance & Procurement Accountability: The audit says NHA bypassed required checks, lacked legal authority to spend from the special fund, and failed key Public Financial Management Act requirements—raising fresh probity concerns. Malaria Elimination Push: Government launched the National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, targeting zero malaria deaths by 2030 and elimination by 2038, with WHO certification by 2040. Opposition Questions PM Wale Forestry Rent: Opposition alleges a SBD$100,000-a-month Forestry rental linked to a property registered to PM Matthew Wale raises transparency and value-for-money issues. Rennell Bauxite Records Under Scrutiny: The Attorney General’s update says 33 bauxite shipments involved missing/incomplete export permits, no payment trail with the Central Bank, and no refinery certificates or assay reports. Education & Skills: Malaita commended GREAT Government support for education agreements, while SINU urged young Solomon Islanders to build the nation through education, practical skills and innovation. Labour Mobility Milestone: More than 13,000 Solomon Islanders are now working in Australia under the PALM scheme.