Constitutional Reform & Statehood: Deputy PM Francis Sade told Guadalcanal leaders the push for federal reform and statehood stays on track, but he won’t promise a 2028 date, warning against “lightly made” promises. Parliamentary Oversight: The Independent Group says its Ship Rider Agreement concerns are about Parliament’s role in scrutinising treaties, backing PM Wale’s pledge to table international agreements for review. US–Solomons Shiprider Deal: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare raised “serious concerns” over sovereignty in the new US maritime policing arrangement, while government says Solomon officers act under Solomon Islands law. Foreign Policy: PM Wale reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ One China policy in Parliament. Public Service Accountability: Auditor General David Teika Dennis urged urgent enforcement of the Attendance Management Policy after an audit linked weak implementation to nearly $1 billion in wasted public resources (2023–2025). Regional Security Capacity: RSIPF’s Drone Support Unit was selected to deploy for security support at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. Health & Development: The Governor-General’s Throne Speech flagged medicine supply, clinic upgrades, and public health investment; a Chinese medical team also delivered free specialist services in Malaita. Local Infrastructure: West New Georgia/Vona Vona received new community water projects under the Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program.