China Security Pact: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the 2022 security agreement with China will stay secret because a non-disclosure clause is legally binding, despite earlier review promises and calls for parliamentary oversight. Labour Mobility: Wale also signalled an end to the Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) schemes, saying the focus must shift to jobs and opportunities at home. Minimum Wage Review: The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges a data-driven minimum wage process, warning businesses face rising costs and any changes must reflect both workers’ cost of living and firms’ ability to absorb increases. Health: WHO released a practical manual for Western Pacific health workers to strengthen diagnostic stewardship and tackle antimicrobial resistance. Sports & Youth: Tahiti withdrew from the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Solomon Islands, with PNG taking the spot; locally, hockey outreach in North East Guadalcanal used sport to promote “Live Well, Learn Well, Lead Well.” Community & Food Security: KGA and Solomon Tobacco distributed 35,000 vegetable seedlings in Honiara to boost nutrition and small-scale income.