China Security Pact Secrecy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the 2022 China security agreement will stay undisclosed because of a legally binding non-disclosure clause, even as he promises more transparency and stronger parliamentary oversight for future security deals. Governance & Justice Integrity: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare calls the Attorney-General’s APID-related matter a serious integrity test, pointing to a live High Court case over alleged unpaid bauxite royalties. Labour Mobility Shift: Wale signals an end to Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) and RSE schemes, saying they are “transitionary” and that Solomon Islands must create local jobs instead. Minimum Wage Review: The Labour Division is surveying provinces to review the national minimum wage, with analysis to follow using data from the National Statistics Office and the ILO. Extractives Transparency: UNDP and the British High Commission run Training of Trainers for civil society on EITI implementation, monitoring and reporting. Cyclone Maila Recovery: Government estimates about $150m is needed for recovery across health, education, livelihoods and housing. Rural Transport Boost: North Guadalcanal hands over 13 trucks for its economic zones, funded through PRC support plus MRD and CDF contributions. SINU Student Politics: Kevin Olea wins SINU council student representative seat after the university-wide election.