Education & Cost of Living: At the USP in Fiji, students and lecturers say SDG4 progress is slipping as rising living costs force some to skip meals and struggle with fees and transport, leaving Solomon Islands students anxious about graduating. Road Upgrades in Malaita: MID has started community consultations for World Bank-funded SIRAP2 works on Malaita’s north and east roads, with contractors introduced and talks covering timelines, safeguards, traffic plans and local jobs. MP Pay Rise Backlash: Transparency Solomon Islands (TSI) is calling for the revocation of a 6% MP salary adjustment, arguing it’s unfair during cost-of-living pressure, while the PEC says the increase followed constitutional process after delays. US-SoIomon Ties: Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s Washington push included a letter of intent to bring Peace Corps back after 25 years and $6m for WWII ordnance removal. China Missile Row: China says it will deepen cooperation with Solomon Islands while urging openness and respect for independence after the U.S ship-rider patrol deal. Climate Unity for COP31: Solomon Islands’ Wayne Ghemu urges Pacific unity ahead of COP31, saying regionalism is now a strategic necessity. Sport: Solomon Islands’ Katukatu boys miss the OFC U-16 final on penalties to Fiji, but still have a World Cup qualification route via the third-place playoff; New Zealand beat PNG 3-0 to reach the final. Community Recovery: The National Disaster Council updates on Tropical Cyclone Maila recovery, saying damage assessments are completed and recovery is being fast-tracked.