China Security Pact: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says the 2022 China security agreement will stay secret because a non-disclosure clause is legally binding, even as he pushes for more transparency and parliamentary oversight on future treaties. Labour Mobility: Wale also signals an end to Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) schemes, saying the country needs jobs and opportunities at home. Minimum Wage Review: SICCI urges a data-driven minimum wage process, warning any increase must reflect both workers’ cost of living and businesses’ ability to absorb higher labour costs. Health: WHO released a practical manual to help health workers in the Western Pacific strengthen diagnostic practices to fight antimicrobial resistance. Sports: Tahiti withdraws from the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship 2026 in Solomon Islands; Papua New Guinea is named as the replacement, slotting into Group B. Community & Roads: North Guadalcanal receives 13 trucks for economic zones, while Malaita’s TTC begins tar-sealing a 5km road section. Culture & Food: NATPAN organisers say festival benefits will be shared with host communities via family stays, and KGA with Solomon Tobacco distributes 35,000 vegetable seedlings to boost household food security.