Border Security: Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles joined Solomon Islands ministers to officially open the Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity under one roof to strengthen border and maritime security. Economic Push: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says $345.4m (45% of the budget) is earmarked for economic transformation, jobs, tourism and fisheries, including rural cocoa support and infrastructure funding. Climate Loss & Damage: Solomon Islands is drafting its first national policy and investment roadmap to tackle climate-related loss and damage, after estimating annual climate impacts at about US$79m. Illegal Fishing Crackdown: Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and led to four apprehensions during a two-week regional surveillance effort. Weather Watch: Heavy Rain Warning No. 8 remains current for Temotu, with risks of landslides and flash flooding. Regional Unity Test: Forum foreign ministers in Suva backed a broad Palau summit package, but consensus is being tested over how to respond to China’s recent missile test. Sports: Central Coast FC booked an OFC Champions League semi-final spot after beating AS Tiga Sport 2-0. Business Support: MCILI and Strongim Bisnis handed laptops and Starlink units to five MSME accelerator participants to boost digital growth.