Parliament & Treaties: The Independent Group says it supports PM Matthew Wale’s promise that international agreements should be tabled in Parliament, arguing Ship Rider scrutiny is about constitutional oversight, not the deal’s legality. Maritime Security: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare warns a new US shiprider arrangement could tilt authority toward foreign forces and urges full public release and parliamentary debate. Economy & Finance: The Throne Speech sets out an economic reset—VAT and income tax reforms, a planned Sovereign Wealth Fund, and moves to re-establish the National Bank—alongside promises of fiscal discipline and transparency. Healthcare: The Government pledges better healthcare and education, including medicine supply, reopening clinics, upgrading area health centres, and strengthening mental health and malaria elimination. Malaita Health Aid: A Chinese medical team delivered free specialist services at Kilu’ufi Hospital and donated oxygen concentrators and medicines. Mining & Safety: Deputy PM Francis Sade says mineral wealth must benefit Solomon Islanders, outlining mining state-owned enterprise and trading proposals after the Gold Ridge tragedy and renewed calls to address illegal mining and recurring deaths. Public Service Accountability: Auditor General David Teika Dennis urges the Ministry of Public Service to enforce the Attendance Management Policy after an audit found weak implementation and major wasted payroll costs. Guadalcanal Statehood: Francis Sade reiterates statehood and federalism remain priorities, but won’t commit to a 2028 deadline. Deputy Speaker: David Gina was elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker and vows integrity and proper parliamentary administration. Disaster Response: Two New Zealand hikers, Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra-Law, were rescued from Mount Popomanaseu after days trapped in a ravine following torrential rain. Infrastructure & Transport: Mendana Avenue in Honiara reopened in stages as upgrade works reach a milestone, with some lanes still closed for finishing works. Regional Environment: Solomon Islands joins a push for a Melanesian Ocean Reserve corridor linking protected areas across national waters.