Marine Safety & Accountability: The MV Anjeanette marine inquiry in Honiara continues, with some witnesses unavailable so hearings run past the original schedule; the board says it is not a guilt-finding court but will examine operations, emergency response, and possible non-compliance. Jobs & Trade Policy: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration has unveiled a plan targeting 25,000 jobs across formal and informal sectors, with agriculture and other key areas flagged as contributors. Public Finance & Skills: The Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) Annual Congress opened in Honiara, focusing on leadership, ethics, and how technology must not replace ethical judgment in public trust roles. Climate & Weather Services: Pacific ministers concluded a meteorology meeting, renewing political backing for Weather Ready Pacific and early warning systems, with Solomon Islands and others set to follow radar and observing upgrades. Infrastructure & Transport: Roadside parking and Honiara bus-bay works are nearing completion, with bus terminals set to return to original locations once utility relocation issues are cleared. Financial Inclusion Survey: The Central Bank will run a nationwide financial services demand-side survey (about 992 adults) to track access, usage, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Energy for Health: Seven Malaita clinics received new solar power systems to improve reliability for services like vaccine cold-chain and maternal care. Democracy in Practice: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare says democracy must mean more than elections—citizens’ information, accountability, and Parliament’s constitutional role matter between polls.