SI–PNG Cooperation: Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare met PNG’s James Marape on security, policing, trade and people-to-people ties, including progress toward revised border arrangements and a policing deployment agreement. Ship Rider Debate: Opposition figures and MPs are trading sharp views over the US Ship Rider Agreement, while fisheries expert Dr Transform Aqorau says the public debate is mixing up legal questions with geopolitics and should focus on Solomon Islands’ national interest. Anti-Corruption & Economic Reset: PM Matthew Wale told parliament his government will keep zero tolerance on corruption and push reforms across forestry, mining, land, taxation and the economy, alongside plans for free education in 2027. Mining Justice Push: Deputy PM Francis Sade pledged sweeping mining reforms after the Gold Ridge tragedy, stressing mineral wealth must stay in-country and benefit communities. Infrastructure & Climate Resilience: Mendana Avenue’s upgrade keeps moving with lanes reopening, while North Malaita planted 2,000+ mangrove seedlings to protect the Malu’u Market coastline. Food & Agribusiness Links: Japan’s SATREPS begins a five-year sweet potato seedling project with MALD, and Pacific Trade Invest will bring Solomon Islands food exporters to Fine Food Australia. SME Financing: Australia and DBSI partnered to help 10 SMEs access more affordable blended finance for growth and transport to markets. Health & Food Security: Solomon Islands submitted its annual antimicrobial resistance assessment to WHO’s TrACSS survey, and JICA welcomed three new volunteers for fisheries, community development and PE in Honiara.