UXO and public safety: A new documentary highlights how WWII bombs and other unexploded ordnance still kill and injure Solomon Islanders each year, with clearance limited and no dedicated long-term support system for survivors. Water and utilities: Solomon Water warned east Honiara customers of low supply from critically low levels at the Panatina Tank due to borehole pump problems, with repairs done but full restoration pending tank refill. Mining governance: The Bills and Legislation Committee rejected claims that longer consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would cost $1 billion, arguing rushed changes could trigger fractured trust, instability and legitimacy losses; it urged withdrawal for broader consultation. Biosecurity for agriculture: Solomon Islands launched a 10-year National Biosecurity Strategy (2026–2036) to protect farming, food security, trade and the economy from pests and diseases, shifting from border checks to stronger prevention and response. Skills and jobs pipeline: The first five students departed for China under the “1,000 students per year” vocational initiative, aimed at filling teaching and TVET skills gaps. Business and industry growth: SICCI launched the 9th Business Excellence Awards, expanding categories to 21 (plus a PM award), pushing recognition beyond Honiara and into SMEs. Climate risk: SIMS says El Niño is firmly established and may bring hotter, drier conditions, raising risks for water, agriculture, fishing and health. Transport for remote communities: West Makira received 17 fibreglass boats and 18 outboard engines under a China-funded RSDP maritime project to support health, education, fisheries and agriculture.