Regional Environment: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting in Samoa focused on protecting Pacific communities from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, with Director General Sefanaia Nawadra stressing environmental leadership and accountability. Fisheries Value: Forum Fisheries Agency says the region’s tuna work is shifting toward value retention and economic development under the Vakamanu strategy. Policing & Security: AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett is in Solomon Islands to back RSIPF against organised crime, including a new Tactical Training Centre and maritime vessels. Courts & Accountability: The High Court ordered the Seventh-day Adventist Church to pay Xiao’s Hardware $831,000 in damages after missing a deadline in a land-related dispute. China-Taiwan Tensions: China’s foreign ministry urged the Pacific Islands Forum secretariat to follow the one-China principle as Taiwan’s attendance at Palau’s leaders meeting is reported. Health Funding: The Health Ministry is seeking about $6.8m in supplementary donor funding for 2025 services. Youth Justice: Work on Solomon Islands’ National Youth Justice Bill has stalled as UNICEF funding runs out, despite consultations. Energy & Power: Construction has started on a 22km transmission line to bring renewable power from Tina River to Honiara’s grid. Sports: Rewa bounced back 4-2 over Tupapa in the OFC Men’s Champions League, setting up a next match against Lae City. Local Governance: GREAT Coalition moves to overhaul forestry laws, including stronger oversight and tougher penalties for illegal logging. Public Finance Scrutiny: PAC questioned National Parliament and other ministries’ supplementary spending, including office-rent arrangements.