Agribusiness Skills Boost: The SIART project trained Solomon Islands Young Professionals and Malaita’s provincial agriculture teams in financial literacy and feed formulation, equipping them to support 45 Agribusiness Producer Organizations and help farmers run more profitable operations. Agriculture Infrastructure Progress: In Auki, Malaita, SIART’s new double-storey agriculture office building has passed the halfway mark, with foundation and first-floor slab work completed and roofing preparation underway under a World Bank-funded 12-month plan. Construction Finance for Local Firms: Australia-backed workshops in Honiara connected more than 50 contractors with banks and business support groups, focusing on better financial records, cash-flow management, and meeting lending requirements to expand the local construction sector. Energy and Cost Pressures: Solomon Islands and the World Bank discussed energy security and lowering electricity costs, including support for the Tina River Hydropower project and efforts to secure Green Climate Fund financing. Regional Finance Leadership: CBSI Governor Matthew Wale? (CBSI) was appointed Vice Chair of the Pacific Islands Regional Initiative, highlighting work on financial inclusion, digital finance literacy, and payment system upgrades. Maritime Safety Probe: A marine inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette fire, sinking and presumed loss of life, with a board tasked to examine causes, cargo handling, and emergency response. Business Confidence Under Strain: SICCI says political instability is still disrupting private-sector operations, delaying decisions and financing, and stalling jobs. Climate Action for Schools: A new EU-UNICEF programme will fund climate-resilient education systems across the Pacific, including Solomon Islands, aiming to keep schools operational during disasters. Pacific Forum Fallout: At the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders pushed for urgent climate action and registered concern over China’s missile test, while Taiwan’s presence sparked diplomatic tension.