Climate Accountability at Pre-COP31: Tuvalu’s climate minister warned COP31 must deliver real action, not “another talk shop,” as world leaders toured the low-lying island and pushed for fossil-fuel phaseout and keeping 1.5°C alive. PM Wale on Emitters & Nature Finance: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale urged major greenhouse gas emitters to take political responsibility, backing polluter-pays research on historical emissions, and called for shifting climate spending toward reefs, mangroves and other natural coastal protection. Cyclone Maila Recovery Funding: Government says SB$75m for rebuilding about 1,300 cyclone-damaged homes is allocated but not yet spent, with funds still being set up in a special account under the National Disaster Council. No “Middleman” Dispute: Officials also rejected claims of third-party control, saying the NDC manages the special fund and provinces won’t receive direct cash under current disaster rules. OFC Pro League in Honiara: The 2027 OFC Pro League finals will be hosted in Honiara (25 May–6 June) with a new all-eight-clubs finals format. Western Province & OPMC Alignment: OPMC and Western Province completed a policy alignment workshop to close planning gaps and better deliver rural development priorities. Seaweed Farmers Get Transport Boost: Choiseul’s Tekoti Seaweed Association received six boats and engines to help farmers reach sites and move harvests more easily.