Border & security delivery: Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles and Solomon Islands DPM Francis Sade officially opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity under one roof to strengthen border management and maritime security, with the facility set to become a sovereign Solomon Islands asset. Development partnerships: PM Matthew Wale urged development partners to align support with national priorities and deliver measurable results, while the UN reaffirmed its commitment to back Solomon Islands’ economic transformation and better coordinate programmes with the GREAT Coalition Government. Land governance upgrade: The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to create a single digital record of government land, improve transparency, and strengthen land revenue collection. Climate policy in motion: Solomon Islands is drafting its first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap after consultations, aiming to turn climate impacts into shared responsibilities and financing priorities. Regional fisheries enforcement: A major Pacific IUU operation flagged 16 vessels of interest for possible enforcement action, underscoring stronger regional monitoring of tuna resources. Economic planning: Government earmarked $345.4m (45% of budget) for economic transformation, jobs, tourism and fisheries investment, alongside rural development and infrastructure support. Western Province relief hit by weather: Cyclone recovery in Western Province continues to be delayed as bad weather hampers NGO relief travel and supply delivery.