Agriculture & Food Security: SINU and Australia’s CSIRO held a symposium at Ranadi to cut Solomon Islands farmers’ costs by developing affordable, locally sourced feed options for small livestock and tilapia, with community-based tilapia farming flagged for scaling. Local Farming Support: The Nia Organic Farmers Association (Ugi, Makira-Ulawa) says SIART support ends this month and is urging government and the province to back farmer groups beyond market links—especially transport. Diplomacy & Energy Projects: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela begins an official visit to China, meeting Jiangsu officials and exploring renewable-powered seawater desalination cooperation. Governance & Mining Oversight: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare wants an update on the one-month-old investigation into 33 bauxite shipments, calling for transparency on progress. Payments & Trade Facilitation: CBSI and Australia start a Unified QR Code Standard project to create one interoperable national QR payment system. Sanitation & Health: UNICEF-backed artisan training in Ghaobata Ward (Guadalcanal) is equipping residents to build low-cost, durable household toilets to reduce open defecation. Transport Works in Honiara: MID says westbound passengers will use a new temporary bus stop behind HCC during final road works near Hotbread Roundabout–Central Market. Fisheries Compliance: A report highlights the dangerous role of fisheries observers in Solomon Islands and the wider Pacific to curb unreported tuna fishing. Tourism & Heritage: Bloody Ridge National Peace Park visitor numbers more than doubled in the first half of 2026, with overseas arrivals up sharply. Regional Security Debate: SINU Vice Chancellor Transform Aqorau questions whether the Pacific’s “Ocean of Peace” vision can hold as military and security partnerships expand.