UXO Risk and Public Safety: A new Solomon Islands–New Zealand documentary, The War Below, highlights how unexploded WWII bombs still kill and injure people near homes, schools and gardens, with screenings at Doc Edge. Democracy Under Pressure: Governor-General Tiva Kapu urged unity and urgency after the March–May 2026 political impasse, pointing to constitutional safeguards and warning that climate, youth unemployment and drug abuse are linked national crises. Security and China Pact Secrecy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security treaty idea in Canberra, while also saying the China security agreement must stay secret due to a confidentiality clause. Court Challenge: Attorney-General John Muria Jnr called the new Coalition’s legal bid to force Parliament “a futile exercise,” seeking a strike-out as the case returns to court. Extractives Accountability: UNDP says it will support Solomon Islands to rejoin EITI and back civil society training to monitor and report extractive revenues. Provincial Governance and Elections: UNDP is strengthening provincial systems and voter readiness ahead of the 2028 polls, including support for the Electoral Commission. Youth and Climate Resilience: UNDP also pushes youth participation in politics and new early-warning capacity, including weather balloon stations.