Port Watch: Solomon Ports Board visited the Port of Honiara to review container operations and track the Honiara International Terminal Berth 1 redevelopment, touring the TOS system, berth planning and the container yard. Mining Accountability: A bauxite probe into 33 Rennell Island shipments says key consignment permit records are missing or incomplete (2019–2021), Central Bank shows no payment trail for 2019–2020, and no refinery certificates or assay reports were found. Public Finance Pressure: The Central Bank reports a July 2026 operating deficit of SBD$1m after a SBD$159m June surplus, driven by an 80% jump in expenditure. Procurement Scrutiny (Pacific Games): An audit into the 2023 Pacific Games finds serious failures by the National Hosting Authority, including weak procurement controls, bypassed competition, and record-keeping problems. Land & Climate Funding: Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi urged UNCCD COP17 for simpler, more predictable financing for land restoration, sustainable agriculture and drought resilience. Agriculture Risk: A climate risk assessment warns extreme rainfall, heat and cyclones could disrupt Solomon Islands crop production and markets, with transport and coastal infrastructure increasingly exposed. Trade Opportunities: A new report says Pacific agricultural exports to Australia have more than tripled in five years, with growing interest from exporters and biosecurity agencies. Energy Access Idea: A village energy model on Savo uses shopkeepers as local energy retailers to cut reliance on diesel/kerosene and speed up repairs. Governance Debate: Parliament questioned who should handle stray dogs killed on public roads, with responsibilities pointing to the Road Transport Board and health functions. Tax Reform Consultation: Government released a draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028 for public feedback.