Disaster Preparedness: Solomon Islands’ National Disaster Management Office has activated the national drought response plan as El Niño conditions develop, setting up a Drought Advisory Group to track rainfall, water resources, agriculture, food security and health risks. Maritime & Trade Facilitation: Solomon Ports commissioned the new 50-metre Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s Domestic Terminal to ease congestion and improve domestic passenger and shipping services; meanwhile, Solomon Islands Customs introduced new ASYCUDA World manifest data requirements for shipping and airline agents to tighten cargo tracking and processing. Natural Resources Accountability: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo moved to cancel previous MOUs tied to tax-exempt status for companies in forestry, fisheries and mining, amid ongoing concerns over corruption and mismanagement in extractive sectors. Cost of Living & Services: Prime Minister Matthew Wale urged Our Telekom to lower service charges, arguing telecom costs must come down as living costs rise. Agriculture & Food Security: MALD launched its 2026 Strategic Workshop on “Transforming Agriculture for Economic Growth,” reviewing progress and setting priorities for the sector. Central Banking & Construction: CBSI began procurement for an eight-storey headquarters designed to meet Australian/New Zealand and Solomon Islands building and seismic standards, aiming to modernize operations and improve resilience.