Resource Governance: PNG Governor Gary Juffa warns outdated, colonial-era resource laws could leave customary landowners with little control over mining and logging, as Solomon Islands considers mineral resources law changes and calls for deeper consultation with landowners. Extractives Transparency: Solomon Islands rejoined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), with UNDP saying it will strengthen oversight as gold and nickel projects expand. Aviation & Infrastructure: Construction is progressing on new Honiara and Munda control tower facilities under SIRAP2, with major structural works completed in Honiara and installation works advancing in Munda. Agriculture & Jobs: SIART expects higher copra output from 14 ABPOs across Guadalcanal, Malaita and Makira/Ulawa after rehabilitating 771 hectares and restoring 46 driers; SIART also says 14,665 farmers are already benefiting. Skills & Inclusion: Australia-backed training with Smart Technology will equip 10 hearing-impaired Solomon Islanders with mobile phone repair skills, tools and mentoring. Shipping Licences: Makira-Ulawa barred a landing craft from unloading over unsettled provincial shipping licensing, signalling stricter compliance for operators. Finance: Finance Minister Rexon Ramofafia says SINPF can support the economy through carefully managed long-term investments while protecting members’ retirement savings. Climate & Diplomacy: Solomon Islands leaders at the UN General Assembly pushed for real climate action and warned that small island states face rising costs and vulnerability as sea-level rise accelerates.