Pacific Games Accountability: Auditor-General David Teika Dennis says the 2023 Pacific Games special audit findings will be referred to Solomon Islands Police, after court-linked conclusions that the National Hosting Authority (NHA) failed to follow the Public Financial Management Act 2013 and lacked legal authority for spending from special funds. High Court Procurement Ruling: The High Court found NHA’s “modified procurement” and “blanket waiver” approach unlawful, with procurement and record-keeping failures flagged across major spending. Forestry Rent Controversy: Opposition is pressing Prime Minister Matthew Wale over a SBD$1.5m-a-year Forestry ministry house rent tied to Wale’s land interest, while the ministry says the tenancy began before he became PM. Minerals Oversight: The Attorney General’s update on 33 Rennell Island bauxite shipments points to missing/incomplete permits (2019–2021), no Central Bank payment trail, and absent refinery certificates/assay reports. Health & Malaria: Government launched a national malaria elimination roadmap targeting elimination by 2038 and WHO certification by 2040. Regional Diplomacy: Japan’s ruling party says there’s room for closer economic cooperation with Pacific islands as China’s influence grows. Community Policing: RSIPF arrested two suspects in Honiara after a raid on illegal kwaso brewing.