Broadband & Digital Jobs: China-aided National Broadband Infrastructure Project was formally handed over in Tenaru, boosting coverage from 56% to 86% across nine provinces and 35 islands, built by CHEC and Huawei. Maritime Economy Planning: Productive Sector Team and SIMA are drafting a 90-day work plan to push GREAT Coalition maritime priorities, including rural shipping, safety, digital upgrades and a proposed Solomon Islands International Shipping Registry. Trade & Industry Push: Commerce Minister Harry Kuma launched the 2026 Annual National Trade Fair (Sept 7–14), urging innovation across farming, fishing, manufacturing and digital trade. Seaweed Support: Government handed over 50 boats and motors to seaweed farmers (SBD3.45m package), while Keto Seaweed Farm signed an Australia partnership to expand production with storage, equipment, a boat and improved accommodation. Agribusiness Funding: MALD distributed SBD1.34m to four indigenous agribusinesses for processing, marketing standards, post-harvest work and farmer-to-market access. Infrastructure in Honiara: Hot Bread roundabout road upgrade is in the final stage with asphalt paving finished and remaining works including walkways, parking and signage. Mining Safety Crisis: Gold Ridge gold mine on Guadalcanal saw a deadly landslide/slope collapse; police and officials say at least one body was recovered and searches continue amid concerns about illegal miners. Governance & Accountability: Transparency Solomon Islands welcomed expanded development commitments but stressed progress depends on transparency, accountability and responsible public spending.