Guadalcanal Commemoration: The 84th anniversary of the 1942 Guadalcanal campaign was marked at the Guadalcanal American Memorial in Honiara, with U.S. officials noting the ties and ongoing POW/MIA recovery efforts. One-China Diplomacy: China praised Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s government for reaffirming the one-China principle, saying it strengthens the political foundation for deeper cooperation. Pacific Missile Row: Pacific foreign ministers in Fiji failed to agree on a joint condemnation of China’s July nuclear-capable missile test, with New Zealand’s Winston Peters saying two members blocked consensus—likely Kiribati and Nauru—pushing the issue to leaders in Palau. Regional Security Push: Australia’s Penny Wong backed Solomon Islands-led talks on a Pacific security framework, stressing security should be driven from within the region. Honiara Power Upgrade: Construction has started on a 22-kilometre transmission line linking the Tina River hydropower facility to Honiara’s grid, aiming to cut reliance on diesel and improve reliability by early 2028. Health & Law Reform: The Health Minister says primary health care will be the focus, while the GREAT government plans to bring a Mental Health Bill to replace the 1970 law. Agriculture Jobs: Government says it will support new cocoa and coconut plantations, targeting 10,000 hectares, alongside farmer support and pest control. Housing Plan: A National Housing Bill is set to tackle Honiara’s growing housing pressure and improve access to safe, secure homes.