MP Pay & Parliament Process: Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) renewed calls to revoke MPs’ recent pay rise, arguing it’s unfair amid the cost-of-living squeeze, while the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission (PEC) defended the 6% cost-of-living adjustment as constitutionally made after delayed reviews. Parliament Oversight: An extended sitting disrupted overseas travel as a lower-house rules committee blocked some lawmakers’ trips but approved others. Education Reform: The GREAT Coalition’s PIMEU met MEHRD to push ahead Free Education, Education Reform, STEM, teachers’ welfare and school infrastructure, saying most priorities are now reflected in the ministry’s work plan. Roads in Malaita: MID and SIRAP2 began community consultations for North and East road upgrades, including safeguards, traffic plans and local jobs, with CCECC winning North Road and TTCL winning East Road. Legislative Reform Push: MMERE hosted a legislative and policy reform consultation series with a legal/policy sub-committee to fast-track priority reforms. Disaster Recovery: The National Disaster Council updated communities on Tropical Cyclone Maila recovery, saying damage assessment validation is underway and Cabinet approvals are being fast-tracked. US Partnership Moves: PM Matthew Wale’s Washington meetings advanced investment talks and the return of Peace Corps, with new funding flagged for WWII ordnance removal. Maritime Security & Diplomacy: China urged openness after Solomon Islands announced a U.S. ship-rider patrol deal, while regional climate ministers stressed Pacific unity ahead of COP31. Economy/Revenue: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo ordered immediate enforcement of a 15% export duty on alluvial gold and concentrates.