Jobs & Business Climate: The GREAT Coalition says it will create 25,000 new jobs in four years, with Commerce Minister Harry Kuma urging faster reforms to improve the Ease of Doing Business ranking and cut energy and bureaucracy costs. Maritime Safety: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun in Honiara into the MV ANJEANETTE disaster, after a fire and sinking that destroyed cargo and led to the presumed death of contracted welder Joseph Tauto. Mining Law Consultation: Solomon Islands’ Bills and Legislation Committee rejects claims that more consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would cost $1 billion, warning rushed changes could trigger fractured trust and instability. Water Supply Disruption: Solomon Water warns east Honiara customers of low or no water due to problems with borehole pumps feeding the Panatina Tank, with repairs underway but full recovery pending refilling. Skills & Workforce Pipeline: The first five students depart for China under the “1,000 students per year” vocational initiative, aimed at filling TVET and science-teacher gaps. Agriculture Livelihoods: A Malaita poultry project supported by the SIART program delivers 1,000 day-old chicks to a new agribusiness producer group, boosting village income opportunities. Climate & Risk: El Niño is strengthening, and Solomon Islands is urged to prepare for hotter, drier conditions that could hit water, farming, fishing and health. Regional Weather Systems: Solomon Islands highlights its needs for equipment and partnerships at PMC-8, as Pacific countries share progress on early warning and climate services. Trade & Private Sector: SICCI launches the 9th Business Excellence Awards with expanded categories, while the National Annual Trade Fair spotlights innovation and entrepreneurship for a sustainable economy. Energy/Infrastructure Partnership: Solomon Islands seeks deeper development ties with Canada, focusing on education, employment, affordable energy and connectivity. Local Transport Boost: West Makira receives 17 boats and 18 outboard engines from China’s RSDP to improve access for health, schools, fisheries and agriculture.