Fisheries Enforcement: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency in Solomon Islands is running “Tui Moana” sting operations with regional partners to curb illegal tuna fishing, using vessel pattern checks and catch/log matching to spot misreporting. Ocean Governance: Wildlife Conservation Society and the Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government signed an MoU to strengthen marine spatial planning, marine protected areas, fisheries management, and community-led ocean governance under the Bezos Earth Fund project. Border Tech Rollout: Munda International Airport went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System, processing Brisbane arrivals electronically as part of a Trilateral push with Australia and PNG. Education for Tech Future: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says education is the “great equaliser,” backing free schooling from early childhood through TVET and SINU from January 2027, with a stronger STEM focus. Blue Economy Finance: UNDP highlights that Pacific resilience depends on digital inclusion and new financial architecture to help communities adapt to climate shocks. Nuclear Tensions: China’s submarine-launched missile test in the South Pacific drew regional anxiety and calls for transparency, with Solomon Islands leaders urging a stronger regional pact.