Parliamentary Oversight Clash: The Independent Group is urging Prime Minister Matthew Wale to “walk the talk” by tabling the US Shiprider Agreement in Parliament for debate and scrutiny, arguing the deal was signed without proper due diligence, consultation, or oversight. Maritime Security Debate: The US says the Shiprider framework strengthens Solomon Islands sovereignty by keeping law enforcement powers with Solomon Islands officers, but critics say it could increase foreign influence; the signing ceremony also reportedly excluded local media due to weather and safety. Honiara Infrastructure: The Honiara road upgrade is in its final stage, with asphalt paving completed between Hot Bread and HCC roundabouts and remaining works focused on finishing, signage, streetlights, and landscaping. Gold Ridge Landslide: A landslide at the Gold Ridge gold mine on Guadalcanal has killed at least one man, with police and officials continuing recovery and searching for whether others were buried, while lawmakers call for urgent action against illegal mining around the site. Public Health: A world-first scabies control mass drug administration program has drastically reduced scabies and related skin infections in Solomon Islands and Fiji, according to a new study. Women’s Leadership: The eighth delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is underway in Honiara, aiming to build senior women’s pathways to CEO and board roles. Economic & Community Support: MALD has handed over SBD 1.34 million in grants to indigenous agribusinesses under the GREAT agriculture policy, backing value-adding and market access.