Maritime Security & Trade: The Solomon Islands Government has ordered the immediate closure of all non-ISPS-compliant sufferance wharves nationwide, effective 4 September, directing Customs to shut facilities lacking ISPS accreditation from SIMA and to only resume operations once compliance is verified; for compliant wharves, cargo release must be tied to full duty and tax payment and tighter controls on landings. Political Pressure on Business: Ahead of Monday’s Motion of No Confidence, the Opposition says the GREAT Coalition should stop hiding behind “three months” and answer deeper fiscal and governance concerns, while SICCI has urged calm, normal business activity and asked police to prioritise protection of critical infrastructure and essential services. Agriculture & Rural Jobs: SIART is training Malaita’s young agriculture extension officers and Agribusiness Producer Organizations on financial literacy and feed formulation, while Auki’s new agriculture building construction has passed the halfway mark and is progressing under World Bank-funded safeguards. Finance & Skills: ISIA will hold its 3rd annual Congress (17–18 Sept) to build a future-ready accounting workforce, and CBSI’s Governor has been appointed Vice Chair of the Pacific financial inclusion initiative PIRI. Energy & Education Resilience: World Bank support for Solomon Islands energy reforms and lower electricity costs continues, and a new EU-UNICEF climate-resilient education programme will upgrade schools in Solomon Islands and other Pacific states to keep learning going during disasters. Maritime Safety Inquiry: A marine inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette fire, sinking and presumed loss of life, with SIMA’s board tasked to examine causes, cargo handling, onboard control and emergency response.