Freshwater Security: A five-year PacFresH2O programme launched in Honiara will back Guadalcanal, Makira and Central Islands with climate adaptation, stronger freshwater management and improved WASH services, with GIZ Pacific, the Solomon Islands government, SPC and Live & Learn. Mining Governance & Women’s Role: A Honiara workshop backed by the British High Commission and UNDP urged stronger women’s participation in mining community decision-making and EITI processes, pushing transparency and better information sharing. Jobs Beyond Mining: The World Bank says Solomon Islands can turn recovery into more jobs by managing public finances better, investing in agriculture and fisheries, and diversifying growth beyond mining. Skills for Industry: Japan’s Nippon Foundation committed support for a TAFE School of Trade in Solomon Islands, with plans to build up to four across the country to feed a manufacturing and processing workforce. Border & Maritime Security: Australia and Solomon Islands opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortlands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity together and creating 368 local jobs. Land & Revenue Digital Push: MLHS is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to improve government land records and land revenue collection. Hydro Update: Tina Hydro remains on track for February 2028 commissioning, while the TBM was named “Rotima” by local students. Fiscal Discipline Debate: Opposition commended Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo’s “fiscal realism” in the 2026 supplementary appropriation, as parliament also scrutinised a $1.5m house rental linked to PM Wale.