Agriculture Support: Central Makira Constituency thanked the PRC for donating farming tools and equipment for cocoa and coconut farmers, including 66 wheelbarrows, 66 bush knives, 66 brush knives, 66 spades and 33,000 polybag seedlings, aimed at boosting rural production and livelihoods. Tax Reform Consultation: The GREAT Government released its Draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028, inviting public feedback and outlining priorities for protecting tax integrity, improving administration and reducing avoidance/evasion. Mining Governance Watch: Details in the Company Haus registry for Solomon Islands Mineral Holding Ltd (SIMHL) were corrected after reports showed discrepancies in shareholder names, raising questions about transparency in mining reforms. PNG–Solomons Investment Push: PM Matthew Wale and PNG PM James Marape opened the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference in Honiara, urging a “structured, bankable” growth corridor and business-to-business partnerships to turn Melanesian ties into jobs and investment. World Bank Outlook: The World Bank says Solomon Islands growth is projected to slow to 2.8% in 2026, with mining and infrastructure driving activity but limited job creation, urging faster VAT and Mineral Resources reforms. Livestock Health in Malaita: MALD ran animal health disease awareness and surveillance in Malaita, visiting farms and collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle to strengthen biosecurity and early reporting. Infrastructure Update: Honiara’s Hot Bread Road busbays and parking works are nearing completion after utility coordination, with the two-lane section expected to reopen once remaining tasks finish. Education & Skills: Nippon Foundation backed plans for a TAFE School of Trade in Solomon Islands to build a skilled workforce for manufacturing and processing.