Health Regulation Upgrade: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health and Medical Services, with WHO support, is assessing and strengthening the national system that regulates medicines, vaccines and medical devices, using WHO’s Global Benchmarking Tool to map gaps and priorities ahead of law updates. Tax Transparency Push: The GREAT Government released its draft Formal Tax Policy Work Programme 2026–2028 for public consultation, outlining tax policy priorities and how proposals will be prioritised and sequenced. Forestry Rental Controversy: Opposition is challenging a SBD$1.5m, SBD$100,000-a-month Forestry rental tied to Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s registered property, after Public Accounts Committee concerns about due diligence and compliance. Climate Policy Planning: Solomon Islands is drafting its first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap through national consultations, aiming to turn climate impacts into shared responsibilities and financing priorities. Flood Forecasting Training (Regional): Fiji hosted training for Pacific flood early warning, with Ba Catchment selected for operational impact-based flood forecasting pilots. Science Education Boost: New science laboratory classrooms were handed over for rural Western Province schools, funded through Australia-New Zealand education support. Ocean Tech for Fishers: A UNSW-led program is expanding ocean temperature sensing on fishing vessels to help Pacific fishers and fisheries managers track changing tuna behaviour. Infrastructure Progress: Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building project has reached 90% physical progress, targeting completion on 31 August 2026. IUU Fishing Crackdown (Regional): Operation Island Chief 2026 identified 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four during a FFA-coordinated surveillance effort across Pacific waters.