Weather & Safety: SIMS has issued a strong wind warning for all Solomon Islands waters, with southeasterly winds of 15–25 knots and seas 2.5–3.0 metres, urging sea travellers—especially those in small boats—to take extra precautions. Climate Policy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale opened the Fifth Pacific Climate Change Conference in Honiara, calling climate change a national security and economic priority and pushing for climate finance as “justice, not charity,” with enforceable legislation and better delivery to provinces. U.S.-Solomons Ties: A senior U.S. official welcomed Wale’s foreign policy shift, saying Washington wants deeper economic and security cooperation based on transparency and equal partnership, including shiprider and Peace Corps steps. Health & Energy: Seven Malaita clinics received new solar power systems to improve reliable electricity for services like vaccine cold-chain and maternal care. Community Tensions: Police reinforced East Makira after 13 homes, a fuel depot and kitchens were burnt following sorcery suspicions, with investigations underway. Sports & National Pride: PM Wale sent Solomon Islands teams off for the MSG Prime Ministers Cup in Fiji, urging discipline and pride. Business Push: SICCI called for bold reforms to lift growth and tackle high electricity costs, urging faster Electricity Act changes and more renewable competition. COVID Update: Health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, with most new cases detected in Honiara.