Parliament & Pay: Transparency Solomon Islands renewed calls to revoke MPs’ latest pay rise, arguing it’s unfair amid the cost-of-living squeeze, while the Parliamentary Entitlements Commission defended the 6% COLA as constitutionally made and delayed by a PEC leadership backlog. Governance & Reform: MMERE hosted consultations to fast-track legislative and policy reform, and the PIMEU and MEHRD held talks to accelerate the GREAT Coalition education agenda, including Free Education and education reform. Infrastructure in the Provinces: Malaita communities are being consulted ahead of North and East road upgrades under SIRAP2, with contractors introduced and local employment and safeguards discussed. 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. Foreign Policy & Security: PM Matthew Wale’s Washington push included a path to restore the US Peace Corps partnership and plans for a US Coast Guard ship-rider arrangement, drawing China’s criticism while Japan pledged new low-interest loans and deeper ties. Climate Diplomacy: Pacific climate ministers, co-chaired by Solomon Islands’ Wayne Ghemu, agreed to present a united Pacific position ahead of COP31. Sports & Youth: Solomon Islands’ team is set for the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship play-offs in PNG, with a Commonwealth Games team also heading to Glasgow.