Agriculture & Jobs: MALD Minister Franklyn Wasi says the Oula Basin Palm Oil Development Project in Vella La Vella will be delivered with landowner, provincial and investor partnerships, plus technical support to protect the environment and social interests. Education Funding Pressure: Opposition MP Tozen Leokana backs free education in principle but warns the Government must fund it with a clear ten-year plan, including classrooms, teachers, dorms, water systems and fiscal machinery. Public Finance Scrutiny: MEHRD faced PAC questions over a $76.89m supplementary budget, while PAC also paused MID’s $102.6m advance warrant review after figure mismatches with the Bill. Mining & Local Benefits: Government outlines a sliding-scale gold royalty system linked to global prices, plus new labs to verify mineral exports; it also proposes taking up to 25% equity in mining and cutting power costs via renewables. Energy for Honiara: Construction has started on the Tina River Hydropower transmission line to Honiara (up to 15MW), targeting completion in early 2028. Infrastructure & Trade: Kirakira Wharf is 90% complete, and Seghe Market construction is 75% done—both aimed at safer transport and stronger local commerce. Local Economy Push: Commerce Minister Harry Kuma details reforms to strengthen indigenous business access to finance, procurement and reserved sectors. Governance & Land: Five land-sector Bills are set to overhaul customary land governance, disputes, housing, land records, and coastal/marine management. Community Transport: Ou’oumatawa (Small Malaita) received a CDF-funded 2-ton tipper truck to support emergency response and move farm produce to markets.