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Education Policy Debate: Solomon Islands’ push for “free education” is getting a reality check: education isn’t literally free, so the key question is who pays for the real costs—fees, materials, transport, meals and accommodation—at each school level. Police Accountability: The Governor-General has suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso after allegations he destroyed drug evidence, intimidated officers and misled investigators; a tribunal will now investigate and charges may follow. Pacific Security Talks: Prime Minister Matthew Wale is floating a Pacific-wide security pact and a “Pacific-led security architecture” while also saying Solomon Islands will review its China security ties without abandoning its “friends to all, enemies to none” stance. Major Drug Bust Links to Solomon Islands: Australia says a “mothership” detained in the Solomon Islands, the MV Wealth, fed a $100m cocaine and meth pipeline; six men have been charged after seizures of 178kg cocaine and 142kg meth. Climate and Food Security Warning: A new study warns global governance is failing to tackle ocean acidification alongside “blue” food insecurity, threatening fisheries and aquaculture that millions rely on. Regional Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has become the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, ending a 40-year wait for Vanuatu to hold the top post. Disaster Readiness: The UN is urging Solomon Islands and Pacific leaders to step up disaster response planning—pre-positioning supplies, running drills, and using community and private sector capacity. Governance and Infrastructure: CBSI has started procurement for an eight-storey headquarters in Honiara, while provincial consultations stress transparent, inclusive SINIIP project delivery.

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