Regional Security & Pacific Unity: Pacific foreign ministers urged the Pacific Islands Forum to stay “owned by the Pacific” as they endorsed a draft Regional Peace and Security Action Plan 2026–2030 ahead of the Palau leaders meeting. Economic Outlook & Jobs: The World Bank says Solomon Islands growth will slow to 2.8% in 2026, warning recovery is narrow and jobs are limited because mining and donor-funded infrastructure dominate. Public Finance Pressure: The same World Bank update warns public debt has quadrupled in under a decade and could breach 35% of GDP by 2029, with cash reserves falling and the wage bill driving deficits. Health Regulation: The Ministry of Health, with WHO support, is strengthening medicines, vaccines and medical device regulation using a national self-assessment to improve safety and quality as laws are updated. Water Security Project: A new PacFresH2O programme launched in Honiara will improve freshwater security and WASH services in Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands. Mining Governance & Women’s Role: A workshop backed by the British High Commission and UNDP highlighted women as key “eyes and ears” for transparency and accountability in mining communities. Education for Economic Transformation: Japan’s Nippon Foundation backed plans for a Solomon Islands TAFE School of Trade, aimed at building a skilled workforce for manufacturing and processing. Border & Maritime Security: Australia and Solomon Islands opened the Western Border Outpost in Lofung, consolidating RSIPF, customs, immigration and biosecurity to strengthen western maritime border management. Parliament & Oversight: Opposition criticised SINPF board appointments as too legally focused, and raised concerns about a $1.5m office-rent arrangement linked to PM Wale’s family.