Energy & Infrastructure: Construction has started on the 22-kilometre transmission line linking the Tina River Hydropower Facility to Honiara’s grid via Lungga Power Station, aiming to deliver up to 15MW of renewable power and cut reliance on diesel; the project is expected to finish in early 2028 with Australia contributing about SBD$180m. Mining & Royalties: The Government says mining reforms will let it take up to a 25% stake in major projects, introduce a “No Pay, No Ship” export rule, reserve alluvial mining for Solomon Islanders, and move royalty rates with global gold prices; two new labs will verify mineral exports. Rural Development & Jobs: The Ministry of Rural Development is drafting a policy framework to set up Constituency Economic Growth Centres as decentralized hubs bringing services and economic opportunities closer to rural communities. Telecoms Expansion: PM Wale met Satsol, which is planning to expand services into rural areas; reforms include reviewing the Telecommunications Act and the role of the Telecommunications Commission. Governance & Oversight: PAC scrutiny continues over supplementary funding—MEHRD’s $76.8m request, MCA’s $532k SolCERT push, and Home Affairs’ $5m sports grant for Oceania Rugby Sevens—while Commerce flagged a gap in a complete national labour workforce database. Education Policy Debate: Opposition warns free education must be backed by classrooms, teachers, infrastructure and a clear 10-year financing plan. Honiara Works: PAC paused MID’s supplementary review after figure discrepancies, while Honiara’s alternative road corridor feasibility and detailed design are being procured with ADB support. Disaster Preparedness: Regional geohazard and tsunami warning meetings were opened in Honiara, highlighting the need for monitoring and early warning systems. Agriculture: Government plans new cocoa and coconut plantations targeting 10,000 hectares, alongside rehabilitation of aging farms and stronger pest management. Local Economy & Markets: Seghe Market construction is 75% complete, with a climate-resilient facility for 120 vendors expected later this year.