Climate at UNGA: Pacific leaders used the UN General Assembly to press for faster action on sea-level rise and emissions, with Tuvalu calling it “present reality” and Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele warning a single disaster could erase years of development. Resource laws and land rights: PNG Governor Garry Juffa warned that outdated colonial resource rules could leave landowners exposed to foreign “criminal cartels,” urging reform in both PNG and Solomon Islands. Agriculture support (SIART): Solomon Islands’ World Bank-backed SIART project says 14,665 farmers across Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira/Ulawa are benefiting from SBD38.08m grants to 96 Agribusiness Producer Organizations for cocoa, coconut, piggery, poultry and more. Ports sustainability: Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) signed with Australia’s NTRO to develop a Solomon Islands-led GreenPort Framework to strengthen port resilience and environmental protection. Media industry capacity: MASI congratulated journalist Elizabeth Osifelo on election as PINA Vice-President, while Solomon Islands media leaders warned of a growing journalist shortage and urged better training pathways. Tourism operations: Tourism Solomons asked for clarification on the early-stage new e-Visa system so airlines and partners can guide visitors confidently. Education and skills: USP Solomon Islands Campus held a graduation for 215 students, and a Malu’u Market redevelopment project included on-site construction management training for local team leaders. Mining and markets: Separate coverage highlighted Indonesia’s nickel output cuts and the difficulty of controlling prices once supply dominates global demand.