Tax Reform Consultation: GREAT releases its Draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028, inviting taxpayers, businesses and community groups to review priorities and give feedback before finalisation, with work overseen by the Economic Division/IRD Work Prioritisation and Review Committee. Livestock Biosecurity in Malaita: MALD veterinary teams run animal health awareness and disease surveillance outreach in Auki, North Road and South Road, visiting farms, collecting samples from chickens, pigs and cattle, and advising farmers on husbandry and early reporting. Mining Reform Records: Reports prompt “corrections” to SIMHL shareholder details in Company Haus, after names of senior leaders appeared in the original registry filing, raising questions about transparency in mining-sector company setup. Health Product Safety: MHMS with WHO assesses Solomon Islands’ medicines, vaccines and medical devices regulation using WHO’s Global Benchmarking Tool, aiming to strengthen oversight as laws are updated. Flood Forecasting Skills (Regional): Fiji’s Ba Catchment is selected for operational impact-based flood forecasting pilots, with Pacific training focused on better data, modelling and actionable warnings. Science Classrooms (Western Province): New science laboratory classrooms are handed over for Dekurana and Poitete Community High Schools, funded via Australia–New Zealand education support. Aviation Infrastructure: Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building reaches 90% physical progress, targeting completion by 31 August 2026. Coral Reef Risk (Research): NTU study warns most Indo-Pacific coral reefs could “drown” if sea level rise outpaces coral growth, threatening fisheries and tourism. Regional Fisheries Crackdown: FFA’s Operation Island Chief 2026 identifies 16 vessels of interest and apprehends four, using satellite monitoring and coordinated patrols across 27.5 million sq km. Climate Loss & Damage Policy (Solomons): MECDM leads consultations to shape the country’s first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap, turning climate impacts into priorities for finance and action.