Anti-Corruption Push: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says suspected corrupt officials will be removed, warning logging firms against “raping and pillaging” resources as he begins a cleanup in Honiara. Education & Youth Support: ILO and MCILI kick off a three-day minimum wage setting workshop in Honiara, while Education Minister Stephen Kumi showcases new learner and teacher materials under the Free Education Policy, including 533,000 books for Years 1–8. Skills for Work: Papapi Technical School graduates 56 students in Gizo, with calls to become productive citizens and bridge gaps between training and jobs. Digital Learning Boost: West Makira Constituency backs 53 students with 41 laptops and 12 smartphones to support digital study. Regional Culture & Sports: SINU launches its 2026 soccer league to nurture talent and campus unity, and Tourism Solomons backs “Aelan Riddim 26” with a stronger Melanesian lineup. Women’s Inclusion: Pacific leaders, including Solomon Islands’ John Maneniaru, urge moving from policy to action on gender equality as rising costs hit women and vulnerable communities hardest. Environment in the Capital: A week-long coastal clean-up in Honiara links shoreline pollution to inland waste habits, calling for community action. Pacific Ties & Diplomacy: Wale heads to New Zealand for talks, and Australia agrees to start negotiations on a new strategic treaty as Solomon Islands reviews its China security pact.