Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific Island countries—including Solomon Islands—is set to slow further in 2026, with activity easing to 2.8% as fuel and shipping costs stay high, tourism momentum cools, and repeated global shocks hit import-dependent economies. RSIPF Expansion: Australia and Solomon Islands officials met in Honiara to push ahead with the RSIPF Expansion Program, including a new RSIPF Academy and plans for provincial police posts aimed at building a more capable, sovereign force. Prime Minister Vote Looms: Three candidates have been nominated for Solomon Islands’ PM election on Friday, 15 May—Peter Shanel Agovaka, Manasseh Maelanga, and Matthew Wale—after Jeremiah Manele was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Climate Loss and Damage: Solomon Islands media are being trained on “loss and damage,” with government figures putting the country’s annual losses at US$79m. Roads and Business: SICCI welcomed the relocation of east Honiara buses away from Central Market to ease traffic and support smoother commerce. Ocean Politics: Solomon Islands declined to endorse a new regional ocean declaration at the Melanesian Oceans Summit, while leaders elsewhere urged stronger collective ocean protection.