Shiprider & sovereignty row: The U.S. says the Solomon Islands–U.S. Shiprider Agreement is built on “mutual benefit” and keeps enforcement powers with Solomon Islands officers, but the Independent Group is pushing for the deal to be tabled in Parliament for debate and scrutiny after concerns it was signed without proper consultation and oversight. Public access dispute: Government says the agreement will be made publicly available and says media couldn’t attend due to weather and safety, after a report claimed the signing went ahead without local media. Security-to-economy push: PM Wale also says the U.S. is set to finance key port work at Bina Harbour, reviving competition with China over influence and infrastructure. Public sector pay reform: Independent MP Peter Shanel Agovaka calls for a national, transparent remuneration system for all public servants, not just MPs, urging a bipartisan committee. Policy alignment: Fundamental Sector Ministries begin consultations to align ministry priorities with the GREAT Coalition agenda, focusing on policy, laws and infrastructure delivery. Environment & land rights: The Lukulobere Tribe celebrates official protected area status for 563 hectares after earlier logging threats and a court fight. Health: A world-first scabies control mass drug administration program is reported to have sharply reduced scabies and related skin infections in Solomon Islands and Fiji. Infrastructure on the ground: Honiara’s Hot Bread road upgrade enters final stages as asphalt paving and finishing works near completion. Mining safety alarm: A landslide at Gold Ridge mine on Guadalcanal killed at least one man; officials say the cause is unclear and call for stronger mining regulation while MPs demand urgent action against illegal mining.