West Papua at UNGA: PM Matthew Wale told the UN General Assembly that reported human rights abuses in West Papua have gone on “far too long” and should be independently verified, while renewing calls for Indonesia to allow a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights visit by a Melanesian Spearhead Group deadline of 31 Dec 2026. AI governance: Wale also urged that AI benefits and risks be governed fairly by all nations, warning against a widening digital divide. Provincial shipping and transport compliance: Makira-Ulawa barred a landing craft from unloading in Kirakira over unpaid provincial shipping licensing, and is rolling out compliance stickers for public transport owners to enforce revenue and vehicle safety rules. Guadalcanal stability and revenue: Guadalcanal Premier Willie Atu called for political stability and warned unlicensed operators—especially around Henderson—are undermining the province’s progress as the provincial budget rises to $71.7m. Public institutions and youth: National Youth and Children’s Parliament opens 28 Sep–1 Oct with children joining for the first time, alongside youths, to discuss decentralised social services. Security and UXO training: The US handed RSIPF a new EOD training classroom at Hell’s Point. Diplomacy: Indonesia and Solomon Islands agreed to boost trade and cooperation, including fisheries and agriculture, and to expand representation in Jakarta. Climate and development: Solomon Islands secured a three-year UN extension to prepare for LDC graduation (2024–2027). Women’s empowerment: Minister John Maneniaru urged stronger cooperation with UN Women as a national violence-prevention strategy heads to Cabinet in October.