Health Regulation Upgrade: The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is strengthening Solomon Islands’ medicines, vaccines and medical devices regulatory system using a Global Benchmarking Tool self-assessment, aiming to close gaps as the country updates its health product laws. Mining Governance & Community Voice: A workshop backed by the British High Commission and UNDP urges stronger women’s participation and transparency in mining communities, while Central Guadalcanal landowners back calls for wider consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill after changes since 2024. Public Finance & Oversight: Opposition commends Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo’s “fiscal realism” on the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, but also presses for broader expertise on the SINPF Board beyond legal backgrounds. Development Partners & Results: PM Matthew Wale told donors at the Development Partnership Summit to align support with national priorities and deliver tangible outcomes as Solomon Islands approaches LDC graduation. Security & Border Management: Australia and Solomon Islands opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortlands, consolidating RSIPF, customs, immigration and biosecurity to boost maritime security. Infrastructure & Delivery: Parliament passed the 2025 and 2026 supplementary bills without amendments, while Tina Hydro remains on track for February 2028 commissioning. Land Administration Modernisation: MLHS is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to improve government land records and land revenue collection. Regional Business Push: PM Wale and PNG PM Marape will keynote the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands investment conference focused on turning ties into real investment.