China Security Pact Secrecy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the 2022 China security agreement will stay undisclosed because a legally binding non-disclosure clause limits what his government can release, even as he pushes for more transparency and parliamentary oversight on future treaties. Labour Mobility Shift: Wale also signals an end to Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) schemes, saying the goal is to create local jobs and reduce youth unemployment. Minimum Wage Review: The Labour Division is surveying provinces to support a minimum wage review, with analysis to follow using data from the National Statistics Office and the ILO. Resource Sector Crackdown: Government warns illegal loggers and miners, while investigations begin into 33 controversial bauxite shipments from Rennell as reforms aim to restore integrity in minerals. Rural Development & Transport: North Guadalcanal receives 13 trucks for its economic zones, and Malaita’s TTC starts tar-sealing a 5km road section. Public Safety: MID reminds Honiara road users about ongoing Mendana Avenue roadworks and asks for patience with traffic controllers. Health & Governance Capacity: WHO launches a Western Pacific manual to strengthen clinical diagnostic stewardship against antimicrobial resistance, and PNG–Solomons prosecution services are set to be strengthened via a twinning program.