Water Security Push in PNG: Rabaul District has officially launched the PacFresH2O project, aiming to protect fresh water and build resilience in high-risk communities, schools, health facilities and markets through upgraded water systems, better sanitation and hygiene, monitoring stations, conservation, WaSH committees and alternate livelihoods. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific island nations is set to slow further in 2026, with fuel and shipping shocks, weaker tourism and ongoing structural limits pulling activity down to around 2.8–3%—and urges youth job creation to blunt repeated external shocks. Solomon Islands Political Countdown: Three candidates—Peter Shanel Agovaka, Manasseh Maelanga and Matthew Wale—are set for Friday’s prime minister election after Jeremiah Manele’s no-confidence ouster, with intense lobbying underway. RSIPF Expansion: Australia and Solomon Islands officials in Honiara backed plans for a new RSIPF Academy and further police posts under the RSIPF Expansion Program. Climate Loss and Damage Focus: Media in Honiara is being trained to report “loss and damage,” as Solomon Islands estimates climate-related losses at about US$79m a year. Sports & Youth: Fiji’s U15 girls finished fifth at the OFC tournament, while RSIPF welcomed 105 new recruits for intensive training.