Financial Inclusion Survey: The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) will run its second National Financial Services Demand Side Survey from September to October, sampling about 992 adults across urban, rural and maritime communities to track access, usage, service quality, satisfaction, and readiness for climate-related financial products—supporting progress under National Financial Inclusion Strategy 3. Climate Conference in Honiara: Prime Minister Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference, urging Pacific leaders to “turn climate knowledge into Pacific action” with measurable delivery—legislation, budgeting, enforcement, early-warning systems, finance-ready projects, and stronger weather and climate services. Health Watch—Flu-Like Illness: Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Health and Medical Services says it is monitoring a rise in influenza-like illness, with routine lab testing in late August detecting Influenza A in most samples from Honiara and Western Province, and advising hand hygiene, cough etiquette, rest, and seeking care if symptoms worsen. Transport & Infrastructure: Honiara’s main market and magistrate bus terminals are set to reopen to original locations as remaining road works finish, though the schedule depends on carpark completion and utility relocation by Solomon Power and Solomon Telekom. Maritime Safety Inquiry: A formal Marine Inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette fire, sinking and total loss, following a preliminary investigation that flagged safety issues and possible breaches of maritime law. Policing Tech Training: RSIPF and the Australian Defence Force completed a Drone Pilot Course under Exercise Coastwatchers, training officers to use drones for maritime surveillance, border monitoring, search and rescue, disaster response and situational awareness.