Shiprider Agreement: The U.S. says the Solomon Islands–U.S. Shiprider maritime deal is meant to strengthen Solomon Islands sovereignty, with Solomon Islands officers enforcing their own laws while boarding U.S. Coast Guard vessels for joint patrols. Parliamentary Oversight Fight: The Independent Group is pushing Prime Minister Matthew Wale to table the signed agreement in Parliament for debate, arguing it was concluded without proper due diligence, consultation, or scrutiny. Public Access Clarification: Government says the Shiprider document has no non-disclosure limits and will be made publicly available. Security & Housing: Police and the Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services reassure residents that there is no immediate eviction tied to geotechnical work for the new RSIPF police academy at Rove. Maritime & Development: Prime Minister Wale says the U.S. is in advanced talks to finance Bina Harbour, a deep-water port project that could boost trade and tuna processing. Conservation: Lukulobere Tribe celebrates official protected area status for 563 hectares, after a long fight against unwanted logging. Culture: Guadalcanal Province launches a four-day Weaving Festival to revive traditional weaving skills. Health: A world-first scabies mass drug administration program has sharply reduced scabies and related skin infections in Solomon Islands and Fiji.