Energy & Infrastructure: Reeves Envico and CE Group have started work on a 22-kilometre transmission line linking renewable power from Tina River to Honiara’s grid, aiming to deliver up to 15MW and cut reliance on imported diesel. Public Finance Watch: The Public Accounts Committee questioned MMERE over SBD21.69m in advanced warrants tied to the Tina River Hydropower project, while PAC also paused MID’s supplementary budget review after figure mismatches. Electricity for Schools & Communities: Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships projects in East Kwaio are delivering gravity-fed clean water, solar power for schools, and classroom upgrades. Telecom Expansion: Polar Power says it has repeat orders for 15 more solar hybrid systems for Solomon Islands telecom sites to support broadband in remote areas. Climate Policy Push: Pacific Forum foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, including more climate finance, renewables investment, and Pacific leadership at Pre-COP31 meetings. Governance & Jobs Data: MCILI told PAC Solomon Islands lacks a single labour workforce database and is working on a labour database survey. Mining & Royalties: Government outlined a sliding-scale royalty system that tracks global gold prices, plus new labs to verify mineral exports. Education Policy Debate: Opposition says free education by 2027 needs the “machinery” in place—teachers, classrooms, dorms, water systems, and a clear funding plan. Rural Development: MRD is developing a policy framework for Constituency Economic Growth Centres to bring services and economic opportunities closer to rural communities.