Private Sector Push: SICCI CEO James Dolarii urged bold reforms to lift Solomon Islands growth from 3–4% to 7–8%, calling out high electricity costs and urging fast-tracked Electricity Act amendments to open the market and expand affordable renewables. Aviation & Infrastructure: The Henderson Aviation Complex Building under SIRAP2 has hit a major completion milestone, with remaining work focused on a transformer installation and IT hardware before testing and handover. Livestock & Food Systems: The SIART/MALD pig breed improvement program completed its 15-day hormonal feeding phase, moving into oestrus synchronization and continued animal identification and record-keeping. Indigenous Conservation: Indigenous rangers in Isabel Province secured statutory protection for the Sasari rainforests, completing spatial mapping to permanently shield 2,897 hectares from logging and mining. Maritime Safety Inquiry: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun into the MV ANJEANETTE disaster, following a fire, sinking, cargo loss, and the presumed death of a contracted welder. Energy & Water Reliability: Solomon Water warned east Honiara customers of low/no supply due to borehole pump problems at the Panatina Tank, with repairs done but normal supply pending tank refill. Jobs & Business Climate: The GREAT Coalition set a target of 25,000 new jobs in four years, linking it to investment climate reforms, streamlined processes, and tackling high energy costs. Mining Law Consultation: Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee rejected claims that more consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would cost $1b, warning rushed changes could fracture trust and destabilise communities. Agriculture Livelihoods: A SIART-supported poultry initiative in Malaita is helping farmers scale production with day-old chicks and a central poultry hub. Regional Development Partnerships: Solomon Islands is seeking deeper cooperation with Canada on education, labour mobility, affordable energy, and connectivity, aiming for tangible outcomes. Climate Preparedness: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service says El Niño is firmly established, warning of reduced rainfall, water stress, and knock-on effects for agriculture, health, and coastal livelihoods.