Road upgrades in Malaita: MID and SIRAP2 teams have started community consultations in West Kwara’ae and East Malaita ahead of north and east road works, covering timelines, safeguards, traffic plans and local jobs. Road sealing contracts: Two Malaita road sections are set for DBST sealing and re-gravelling, including 12km from Gwaunaru’u Airfield Junction to Kwaisuliniu (CCECC) and 21km from Baratolo to Atori (TTC), with drainage upgrades to improve resilience in heavy rain. Skills for the automotive workforce: Ela Motors donated 12 toolboxes to SINU’s Automotive Engineering Department to strengthen hands-on training for apprentices. Education reform push: The GREAT Coalition’s PIMEU met MEHRD to track delivery of Free Education, Education Reform, STEM, teachers’ welfare and school infrastructure priorities. MP pay controversy: Transparency Solomon Islands renewed calls to revoke the PEC-approved 6% cost-of-living adjustment for MPs, arguing it burdens taxpayers amid rising living costs. Climate coordination for COP31: Pacific Climate Ministers’ Talanoa in Sydney advanced a united regional agenda, co-chaired by Solomon Islands’ Wayne Ghemu, ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31. Maritime security partnership: Solomon Islands leaders moved to restore Peace Corps ties with the US and also advanced a ship-rider deal for US Coast Guard patrols with local police. Forests after logging: A new look at Solomon Islands’ “life after logging” highlights rapid forest loss and the urgency of changing land and forestry use before commercial trees run out.