PNG–Solomon Ties: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have signed a new five-year Framework Agreement on Development and Economic Cooperation (2026–2030), setting a roadmap for closer work on trade, investment, infrastructure, security, and regional engagement after talks in Port Moresby between PMs James Marape and Matthew Wale. Regional Security Push: Wale has also raised the idea of a Pacific-wide security deal with Australia, with Defence Industry and Pacific Affairs Minister Pat Conroy saying Australia would be open if it matches Pacific priorities. OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara: Teams are gearing up for the tournament kick-off, with Henderson Eels (hosts) aiming to make the most of home advantage and Ba FC Women turning a travel luggage setback into motivation ahead of their opening match. Maritime Focus: Solomon Islands marked International Day of the Seafarer with renewed calls to boost maritime investment, safety, and workforce development, while the Ministry of Infrastructure Development outlined priorities to strengthen the domestic shipping sector. Health & Training: Australia-backed waste management training has been completed for staff preparing for the Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre, and 29 health and emergency responders finished disaster rehabilitation training. Food & Weather: Honiara markets are seeing less slippery cabbage as El Niño-linked dry conditions suppress harvests. Sports & Community: SICF is taking chess development beyond Honiara with a free Gizo mini chess tournament this Saturday, and Temotu Bash 2.0 drew about 1,000 people to boost tourism.