PNG–SI Investment Push: PM Matthew Wale urged Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands to turn Melanesian ties into a “structured, bankable economic partnership,” calling for indigenous businesses, women-led enterprises and youth entrepreneurs to drive investment as the inaugural PNG–SI Investment Conference opens in Honiara. Economic Outlook: The World Bank says growth is set to slow to 2.8% in 2026, with recovery still narrow and vulnerable, and warns public debt has quadrupled in under a decade and cash reserves cover less than a month of spending. Public Finance Shake-up: Auditor-General David Teika Dennis has resigned to become Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, with safeguards in place as Deputy Auditor-General Vincent Misi acts. Peacebuilding Funding: Government launched a US$3m Peacebuilding Fund Programme (April 2026–April 2028) to strengthen peace, social cohesion, inclusive governance and decentralisation across all nine provinces. Health & Regulation: Solomon Islands is strengthening regulation of medicines, vaccines and medical devices with WHO support ahead of updates to health product laws. Infrastructure & Roads: Honiara’s Hot Bread Road/HCC Roundabout upgrade is nearing completion after utility service delays, with the two-lane section expected to reopen once works finish. Sports: Central Coast FC booked the OFC Champions League final after a 3-2 extra-time win over Galaxy FC, while Rewa’s semi-final run ended with a 3-1 loss to Auckland City.