Pacific Infrastructure Testing: Solomon Islands has commissioned its first Universal Testing Machine under the CAUSE II project, training MID technicians to test concrete and steel for stronger quality control on roads, bridges and buildings. Energy & Jobs Policy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s GREAT Coalition plan targets a more productive economy with a Local Content Protection Policy for indigenous businesses, plus steps to lower electricity tariffs and boost sectors like agriculture, fisheries, tourism and the digital economy. Ocean & Food Security Skills: WorldFish and KGA trained 36 Western Province secondary students in organic farming and nutrition to support healthier diets and local food security. Ocean Research & Careers: The “Floating University” brought early-career Pacific ocean professionals, including Solomon Islands’ Florence Townshend, on the RV Tangaroa to build practical skills for ocean management and hazard-ready decision-making. Tourism Data Capacity: SPTO’s Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi trained tourism officers from Solomon Islands and others to use data tools for evidence-based tourism planning. Regional Climate Resilience: Tonga received a parametric drought insurance payout to prepare for impacts in the Niua Islands, highlighting growing use of fast-trigger insurance across the Pacific. Regional Security Watch: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has triggered concern and calls for regional pacts, with China urging countries not to over-interpret the launch.