Forestry Crime Crackdown: Regional lawmakers and regulators met at James Cook University to push from dialogue to enforcement against illegal logging networks, with heavy focus on Solomon Islands and PNG and gaps in timber tracking. Disability Skills Training: Australia partnered with Honiara’s Smart Technology to train 10 hearing-impaired Solomon Islanders in mobile phone repair, with tools and mentoring to boost jobs. Climate Finance at UNGA: PM Matthew Wale urged the world to turn climate promises into grant-based, predictable, accessible support for climate-vulnerable communities, warning Solomon Islands is paying the price for impacts it didn’t cause. AI for Everyone: Wale also called for fair AI governance so benefits and oversight reach all nations, not just a few, alongside efforts to close Solomon Islands’ connectivity gap. Health Watch: The Ministry of Health reported a sustained rise in influenza-like illness across provinces, with influenza A found in most samples and more testing underway. Road Safety Learning Trip: Solomon Islands transport officials studied Fiji’s vehicle licensing, enforcement, road safety and maintenance systems to improve an integrated approach at home. Green Ports Plan: SIPA signed with Australia’s NTRO to co-develop a Solomon Islands-led GreenPort Framework to make ports more sustainable and resilient. Women’s Online Safety: A regional initiative, Face Forward, will provide real-time protection from online abuse for women and gender-diverse political candidates, including in Solomon Islands. Flu and Digital Media Training: PACMAS and partners ran digital skills sessions for Pacific newsrooms, focusing on mobile-first content and audience needs. Education Milestone: USP Solomon Islands Campus graduated 215 students across science, IT, engineering, and other fields, urging them to apply skills to community challenges.