PNG–Solomon Investment Push: PM James Marape will join PM Matthew Wale at the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference in Honiara (Aug 19–20), aiming to shift ties from “opportunity” to real business deals and jobs, with PNG firms already active across sectors like agriculture, transport, banking and mining. Shelter Recovery Planning: Government has begun planning a cyclone Maila shelter recovery programme for Western and Choiseul, with costs estimated around $1m and implementation projected to start next year. Cyclone Resilience & UN Talks: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare met the UN Joint Mission to discuss development priorities, climate resilience and measurable outcomes for communities. Mining Reform & Landowners: GREAT’s mining reforms include new private mineral holding companies, while landowner groups back wider consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill. Jobs Focus from World Bank: The World Bank says growth may slow to 2.8% in 2026 and warns recovery is too narrow, urging stronger public finance and more investment in agriculture and fisheries. Infrastructure Updates: Honiara’s Hot Bread Road section nears completion after utility adjustments; the Honiara airport aviation complex is at 90% progress; Tina Hydro remains on schedule for February 2028. Skills & Trade Training: Japan’s Nippon Foundation backs a Solomon Islands TAFE School of Trade, with plans for multiple campuses to support manufacturing and processing. Border Security: Australia and Solomon Islands opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortlands, boosting maritime security and local contracting. Land Services Digitisation: MLHS is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to improve government land records and land revenue collection.