Aviation & Public Services: The Ministry of Communication and Aviation has officially opened and handed over a new US$5.77m Aviation Complex at Honiara International Airport, bringing MCA, CAASI and Customs/Immigration/Quarantine under one roof to improve coordination and cut reliance on rented offices. Shipping Costs: Maersk will add a peak-season surcharge on dry-container shipments from Southeast Asia to Oceania from 1 November 2026, including USD 500 (20ft) and USD 1,000 (40ft) for routes to Australia, PNG and the Solomon Islands. Climate Finance & Energy: PM Matthew Wale says climate funding is “too complicated” and often comes as loans, while Solomon Power launched the 2026–2028 non-fuel electricity tariff framework aimed at lowering charges and pushing renewable investment. Fisheries & Food Security: The beche-de-mer fishery closes from 31 October, and El Niño-linked weather disruption is already hitting seaweed farming incomes. Agriculture & Industry Support: SIART invested $8.7m into 20 community pig farming groups across three provinces, while ADRA-backed rice and cocoa initiatives push production gains. Governance & Integrity: Transparency International urges Pacific governments to strengthen ethics and conflict-of-interest rules ahead of COP31. Regional Cooperation: Indonesia’s KRI WSH-991 humanitarian mission is set to visit Honiara from 18–22 October with medicines, food, seedlings and construction materials.