Treaties & Sovereignty: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says his government has started a review of Solomon Islands’ 2022 security agreement with China, after he was only allowed to read it one day before a Canberra meeting, and he warns Parliament must have “informed consent” for any treaty—while also pointing to concerns over a new US shiprider arrangement. Free Education Debate: Wale defends the “Free Education” plan for 2027 and says full costing will come to Parliament in December, as Opposition MPs press for detailed budgets, revenue sources and implementation timelines; MEHRD also says groundwork is underway via a Free Education Taskforce. Public Finance Scrutiny: The PAC has paused MID’s supplementary budget review after figure mismatches, while MEHRD faces detailed questioning over a $76.89m request. Provincial Development: In Small Malaita, Ou’oumatawa received a $190,000 CDF-funded 2-ton tipper truck to boost emergency response and access to schools, markets and services. Police Reform: Police Minister John Tuhaika Jr reports progress toward a modern RSIPF, including plans to reach 3,000 officers by 2035 and work to modernise the Police Academy. Economy & Resources: CBSI projects a better 2026-27 outlook, and mining reforms include gold-linked sliding royalty rates plus new labs to verify mineral exports. Sports & Community: Japan donates 50 footballs to SIFF for grassroots youth programmes, and Team Solomon returns from Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games medal-less but focused on building for the next cycle.