Indigenous Knowledge Preservation: USP PhD candidates at the University of the South Pacific are documenting Indigenous languages and traditional ocean knowledge to keep Pacific wisdom alive for future communities, linking it to climate resilience and food security. Renewable Power for Honiara: Construction has started on a 22-kilometre transmission line from Tina River to Lungga, aiming to deliver up to 15MW of renewable electricity and cut reliance on imported diesel. Digital Upgrade at PAC: Solomon Islands’ National Parliament is pushing ahead with an ICT modernisation plan, with a $5.6m supplementary request covering new computers and equipment for MPs and staff. Energy for Telecom Expansion: Polar Power says repeat orders have followed successful 2024 deployments, generating $7.9m revenue across Pacific markets and adding 15 more solar-hybrid systems for Solomon Islands telecom sites. Geohazards and Early Warning: Minister Derrick Manuari opened major regional meetings in Honiara on seismic networks, geohazards, and tsunami warning systems. Forestry Law Overhaul: The GREAT Coalition is consulting on reforms to forestry legislation, including stronger oversight, clearer licensing, and tougher penalties for illegal logging. Education Policy Prep: Government has begun groundwork for Free Education in 2027, including a Free Education Taskforce and curriculum reforms. Land and Coastal Governance Bills: Five land-sector bills are set to reshape customary land governance, land dispute resolution, housing, land information systems, and coastal and marine management.