Climate & Ocean Precaution: Fiji urged a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, with local fishers warning that sacred knowledge and reef-to-deep ocean signals could be lost. Forestry Crime Crackdown: The Asia Pacific Forestry Crime Network met at James Cook University to push enforcement against illegal logging, spotlighting monitoring gaps affecting Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. AI & Digital Inclusion at UNGA: Prime Minister Matthew Wale told UN leaders AI benefits must be shared by all, backed by an open governance framework and stronger connectivity for Solomon Islands’ remote communities. Health Watch: Solomon Islands’ health ministry reported a sustained rise in influenza-like illness across multiple provinces, urging hygiene and noting lab tests found influenza A while more testing continues. Skills for Disability Employment: Australia partnered with Honiara’s Smart Technology to train 10 hearing-impaired Solomon Islanders in mobile phone repair, with tools and mentoring. Transport Safety Learning: A 14-person Solomon Islands delegation studied Fiji’s vehicle licensing, traffic enforcement and road maintenance systems. Green Ports Planning: SIPA signed with Australia’s NTRO to co-develop a Solomon Islands-led GreenPort Framework for more resilient, lower-impact ports. Education & Research: USP’s Solomon Islands campus graduated 215 students, while a drone-and-LiDAR research effort is exploring WWII battlefields on New Georgia. Media Leadership: MASI congratulated journalist Elizabeth Osifelo on her election as PINA Vice-President.