Pacific Climate Science: A new Pacific Climate Change Journal was launched in Honiara on the first day of the 5th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (POPCCC), aiming to get Pacific research into peer-reviewed literature and into major policy processes like IPCC and WMO. Climate Finance: Australia and New Zealand used POPCCC to push for “transformative” climate finance that strengthens Pacific institutions and delivers benefits communities can feel after funding ends. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific Ministers wrapped up the PMMM-4 with renewed backing for Weather Ready Pacific, including a regional radar rollout with Tonga’s new C-band radar leading and Samoa and Solomon Islands next. Health Tech & Care: Qure.ai says its Aira AI clinical decision support system has received EU Class IIb CE certification, moving beyond image-based tools into frontline workflow support for primary care. Local Health Alert: Solomon Islands’ health ministry is monitoring a rise in flu-like illness, with Influenza A detected in most samples in late August. Maritime Safety: Hearings continue in Honiara into the MV Anjeanette casualty, with the marine inquiry examining operations, emergency response, and safety failures. Finance & Inclusion: CBSI will run a nationwide financial services demand survey (about 992 adults) to track access, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products. Skills & Governance: The ISIA Annual Congress opened in Honiara, focusing on leadership, ethics, and how accountants should use technology without losing ethical judgment. Transport Infrastructure: Honiara bus terminals are set to reopen to original locations as road works near completion, supported by the LMCP.