Renewables for Central: Solomon Power has commissioned a 250kW solar hybrid plant in Tulagi, backed by ADB and government funding, aiming to cut diesel reliance and improve reliable, affordable power for tourism, schools and clinics. Maritime planning: The Solomon Islands Maritime Authority (SIMA) advanced Phase Two of its Ocean Accounts Initiative, focusing next on a Maritime Connectivity and Accessibility Account to map how shipping links communities to markets and services. Payments crackdown: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) warned EFTPOS merchants to stop adding card surcharges, saying the fees are unauthorised and should be absorbed as business costs. Cocoa support in Malaita: A West Kwara’ae farmer praised CEMA’s help, including free copra bags and a stronger buying-centre link in Auki, while West Marovo cocoa farmers completed IPDM and post-harvest training with ADRA. Finance sector survey: CBSI will run a national Financial Services Demand Side Survey (Sept–Oct 2026) covering about 992 adults to assess access, usage, quality and readiness for climate-related financial products. Jobs push: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration closed the 2026 National Trade Fair while reiterating a plan targeting 25,000 jobs across formal and informal sectors. Telecom update: Bmobile says it has not shut down; it’s restructuring and modernising its network while adjusting its workforce. Honiara infrastructure: Roadside parking and the Central Market bus bay works are nearing completion, with streetlight installation expected to start soon.