China-Solomons Security Review: PM Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is reviewing its 2022 security agreement with China, promising “no more secrecy” and insisting Parliament must be fully informed and give informed consent on any deal that binds the country. Pacific Security Tensions: A China missile test has deepened divisions across the Pacific Islands Forum, with foreign ministers unable to agree on a joint condemnation and concerns rising over growing militarisation. Parliament & Governance Scrutiny: The Public Accounts Committee questioned multiple supplementary requests, including a $5.6m digital upgrade for the National Parliament and rental-related concerns in other ministries, while also probing Tina River Hydropower spending and essential service delivery. Energy & Infrastructure: Construction has started on a 22km Tina River transmission line to bring up to 15MW of renewable power to Honiara, aiming to cut diesel reliance. Provincial Governance Reforms: MPGIS completed consultations on amendments to the Provincial Government Act, and MRD moves to strengthen CDF governance through audits and a review of the CDF Act 2023. Local Development Support: East Central Guadalcanal’s constituency office thanked the PRC Embassy for $100,000 toward a community-led sanitation project. Labour Data Gap: MCILI told PAC it lacks a single database for the formal labour workforce, with a labour database survey planned. Women & Community: RSIPF’s Women’s Advisory Network meeting backed leadership and gender inclusion in policing, while tributes continue for veteran journalist George Atkin.