Bauxite Accountability: The Attorney General’s update on 33 Rennell Island bauxite shipments says key export records from 2019–2021 are missing or incomplete, Central Bank payment records can’t be found, no MOU or supporting correspondence is located, and even refinery certificates/assay reports are absent—raising fresh questions over royalties, permits and declared values. Public Money Scrutiny: Opposition is challenging a SBD$100,000-a-month Forestry rental tied to a property registered to Prime Minister Matthew Wale, arguing transparency and value-for-money need answers. Tax Reform Consultation: The GREAT Government released its draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028 for public feedback, outlining priorities and a process for sequencing tax and legislative changes. Mining vs Jobs: A World Bank update says Solomon Islands’ growth is projected to slow to 2.8% in 2026, with mining and infrastructure driving activity but limited job creation, and it urges VAT and Mineral Resources reforms. PNG–Solomons Investment Push: PM Wale and PNG PM Marape opened the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands investment conference, pitching a “growth corridor” and bankable partnerships to turn trade and cultural ties into investment and jobs. Agriculture & Livestock Support: Central Makira received PRC farming tools for cocoa and coconut farmers, while MALD ran livestock disease awareness and surveillance in Malaita. Infrastructure & Services: Honiara’s road upgrade works near completion after utility coordination, and shelter recovery planning for Cyclone Maila-affected communities is underway.