High Court & Public Finance: The High Court ruled the National Hosting Authority acted unlawfully in spending public money for the 2023 Pacific Games, after an audit found serious procurement and record-keeping failures, including missing budgets, weak controls, and spending without proper legal authority. Audit Findings: The Special Audit Report says 16 procurement samples worth SBD$222.40m lacked approved budgets for most items and raised risks of waste and unfair treatment. Sports & Accountability: The same Games spending probe also flagged major items like the Solomon Islands Football Academy and Sports Legacy Haus property purchases. Malaria Push: Solomon Islands launched its National Roadmap for Malaria Elimination 2026–2040, targeting elimination by 2038 and WHO certification by 2040, with leaders urging sustained action. Politics & Land: Opposition renewed scrutiny of a SBD$1.5m Forestry rental linked to PM Matthew Wale’s land, questioning value for money and transparency. Football (OFC): Central Coast FC’s historic run continues as they face Auckland City in the OFC Men’s Champions League final in Fiji, with Auckland aiming for a record-extending 14th title. Work & Migration: More than 13,000 Solomon Islanders are now working in Australia under the PALM scheme, as recruitment and training milestones are reached.