Shipping & Compliance: Makira-Ulawa Province barred a landing craft from unloading in Kirakira after it failed to settle its provincial shipping license, warning operators that schedules and voyages require proper registration and payment of licensing. UN Ocean Security: Island and coastal leaders at UNGA 2026 pushed back on turning the Indian and Pacific oceans into arenas for military rivalry, stressing peaceful seas and freedom to set independent foreign policy. Climate Pressure at UNGA: PNG and Solomon Islands leaders demanded real emissions cuts and “no more empty promises,” arguing climate finance must be grants at scale and not loans that rebuild after repeated disasters. Trade & Diplomacy: Indonesia and Solomon Islands agreed to boost development cooperation and trade, including fisheries and agriculture, and discussed education and culture agreements. Ports & Industry Support: Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) signed with Australia’s NTRO to co-develop a GreenPort Framework to strengthen port sustainability and resilience. Agriculture & Jobs: SIART says 14,665 farmers across Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira/Ulawa are benefiting from World Bank-funded ABPO grants worth SBD38.08m. Mining Communities: Gold Ridge Mining launched its second Community Foundation Programme, committing SBD1.5m to support vulnerable people across 36 communities. Media Workforce: Solomon Islands media leaders warned of a growing journalist shortage, with limited accredited training pathways.