Climate & resilience: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale told the Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara that climate finance must be climate justice, not charity, calling for adequate, predictable, grant-based funding and stronger domestic systems to reach provinces and communities. Climate policy delivery: Wale also unveiled the GREAT government’s climate action plan, promising legislation, budgeting, enforcement and reporting by 2050, plus stronger weather and climate services, renewable energy and a circular economy. Energy for health: Seven Malaita clinics received new solar power systems via a Solomon Islands–Australia–UNICEF partnership, improving vaccine cold-chain, maternal care and emergency response while cutting reliance on costly fuel. Jobs & business climate: SICCI CEO James Dolarii urged bold reforms to lift growth and create jobs, pointing to high electricity costs and calling for faster Electricity Act amendments to open competition and expand affordable renewables. Workforce & skills: The Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre project is creating career pathways, with two Solomon Islanders moving from apprenticeship to electrician roles on major projects nationwide. Transport & urban services: Honiara’s main market and magistrate bus terminals are set to return to original locations as road works near completion, with schedules tied to carpark and utility relocation progress. Maritime industry: Pacific Towing re-flagged its Honiara-based tug Pacific Salvor to become a Solomon Islands vessel, strengthening local emergency towage and salvage capacity. Mining governance: Parliament’s Bills and Legislation Committee rejected claims that more consultation on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025 would cost $1b, warning rushed changes could fracture trust and destabilise communities. Infrastructure milestone: The Aviation Complex Building at Henderson reached major completion, with remaining transformer installation and IT procurement before full commissioning. Agriculture training: ADRA’s SEAS project completed cocoa IPDM and post-harvest training for West Marovo farmers, covering nursery, grafting, pruning and field application.