Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods: Central Makira received PRC support for cocoa and coconut farmers, including 66 wheelbarrows, 66 bush knives, 66 brush knives, 66 spades and 33,000 polybag seedlings to boost production and incomes. Tax & Fiscal Reform: GREAT released its Draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028 for public consultation, aiming for a more transparent, participatory tax system and outlining priorities for integrity, avoidance/evasion and revenue impact. Livestock Health in Malaita: MALD ran animal health awareness and disease surveillance across Auki, North Road and South Road, visiting farms, collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle, and advising on husbandry and early reporting. Mining Governance Watch: SIMHL Company Haus records were corrected after reports showed names of PM Matthew Wale, Finance Minister Gordon Lilo and Mines Minister Derick Manuari appeared as shareholders; the registry was updated without clear explanation. PNG–Solomons Investment Push: PM Wale and PNG PM Marape opened the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands Investment Conference, calling for a “growth corridor” and structured, bankable economic partnership to turn ties into trade, jobs and downstream processing. World Bank Outlook: The World Bank says gold has overtaken logging as the top export and urges fast-tracking VAT and Mineral Resources reforms, warning growth is slowing to 2.8% in 2026 and jobs may lag without stronger productive-sector investment. SME Showcase: Solomon SMEs displayed locally made products at the conference, spanning handicrafts and processed foods, as delegates look for investment links across agriculture, fisheries, tourism and infrastructure.