Parliament & Sovereignty: PM Matthew Wale told MPs “no more secrecy” on agreements binding Solomon Islands, saying he’s started a review of the China security agreement and demanding informed consent from Parliament for any treaty. Free Education Push: Wale defended GREAT’s free education plan for 2027, with full costing promised in the appropriation bill, while MPs pressed for clarity on funding, teacher capacity and system readiness. Public Finance Discipline: Wale said government is plugging revenue “leakages” by ending resource-sector tax exemption MOUs and restoring a single lawful exemptions committee. Land, Housing & Coastal Reform: Government outlined five land and housing bills, including customary land governance, dispute resolution, a land information system, and coastal/marine governance. Mining Rules Tighten: A sliding-scale royalty system will track gold prices, alongside new labs to verify mineral exports and royalty payments. Regional Diplomacy: Pacific foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s missile test, with New Zealand accusing “outsiders” of influencing consensus. Local Governance & Heritage: Opposition MP Choilyn Yim Douglas called for stronger cultural heritage laws; PM Wale also apologised to Guadalcanal over an absence from Second Appointed Day celebrations. Economy & Infrastructure: CBSI projected a better 2026–27 outlook; PAC halted MID’s supplementary budget review over figure discrepancies, while Honiara’s second road corridor moved closer via feasibility and design procurement.