Mineral Resources Bill: Solomon Islands’ Bills and Legislation Committee rejects claims that more consultation would cost $1b, saying the real risk is fractured trust and instability; it has urged the Prime Minister to withdraw the 2025 Bill for wider consultation with landowners, provinces and mining stakeholders. Health ties: An MHMS delegation in New Delhi advanced Solomon Islands–India health cooperation, including MOUs on medical care and recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia. Water supply disruption: Solomon Water warns east Honiara customers of low/no water from critically low levels at the Panatina Tank due to borehole pump problems, with repairs underway but normal supply needing time to recover. Transport for remote communities: China-funded RSDP delivered a $1.5m maritime boost to West Makira—17 fibreglass boats and 18 outboard engines—to support health referrals, schooling, fisheries and agriculture. Climate and agriculture: SIMS says El Niño is firmly established and may persist into early 2027, with warnings on hotter, drier conditions, water shortages and pressure on crops, livestock and coastal livelihoods. Skills and jobs pipeline: The Government’s “1,000 students per year to China” initiative begins with the first five vocational students departing, targeting TVET and science-teacher training. Business growth: SICCI expands its Business Excellence Awards to 21 categories (plus a PM Award), encouraging provincial SMEs to apply. Biosecurity: Solomon Islands launched a 10-year National Biosecurity Strategy (2026–2036) to strengthen prevention, detection and response to pests and diseases supporting agriculture and food security. Industry training: SINU heavy vehicle students visited GPPOL’s transport and vehicle workshop for hands-on steering and suspension training. Seaweed sector: A three-day seaweed stakeholders’ consultation in Honiara brings together extension officers to share challenges and solutions for the industry. Mining law reform: Mines and Energy Minister Derrick Manu’ari says the “first come, first serve” mining licence system is a major weakness and is pushing legislative amendments to give customary landowners a stronger voice.