Disaster Response & Security: Indonesia sent a hospital ship on a 60-day mission to Vanuatu, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, offering free medical services and diplomatic outreach. Development Effectiveness: The Asian Development Bank says project success in Solomon Islands should be judged by tangible results for communities, not just financing, pointing to education outcomes. Jobs & Investment Climate: The GREAT Coalition set a target of 25,000 new jobs in four years, with reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business and cutting bureaucratic roadblocks. Disaster Readiness: China donated 100 tents and solar light units to boost Solomon Islands emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Maritime Accountability: A formal marine inquiry has begun into the MV ANJEANETTE disaster, after a preliminary probe flagged safety failures and possible breaches of maritime law. Government Integrity: Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee pushed back on Mineral Resources Bill 2025 consultation timing, warning rushed changes could fracture trust and destabilise communities. Policing Capacity: RSIPF and the ADF completed a drone pilot course under Exercise Coastwatchers to strengthen surveillance and disaster response. Climate Finance: Solomon Islands received a rapid payout after its excess rainfall insurance policy was triggered by August heavy rains affecting Malaita and Makira-Ulawa. Foreign Policy: The US announced new Pacific initiatives after Deputy Secretary Landau’s visit, including Peace Corps returning to Solomon Islands and support for airport rescue and firefighting vehicles. Community Development: Shortlands handed over 57 boats and 57 outboard motors to applicants, following constituency screening processes.