Rugby Spotlight: Solomon Ports National Rugby 7s is officially underway, with the Town Ground Rugby Stadium hosting three days (16–18 Sept) of men’s, women’s and elite high school action, plus international players and trained referees. Football & Regional Sport: The MSG Prime Ministers Cup is framed as more than rivalry—Fiji’s hosting role (as Melanesian Spearhead Group chair) is set to bring Melanesian nations together, with women’s teams included and Solomon Islands named among recent hosts. Chess on the World Stage: Team Solomon has departed Honiara for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, led by Simon Chottu (head of delegation) and coached by Kiki Chen, after weeks of local preparation. Culture Through Ink: Nai Taika shared how tattooing is being used to preserve Malaitan culture and identity, while local artists work toward forming an association to create opportunities for young tattooists. Community Sport Development: SINIS hosted an inclusive “Play for Equity” open day for people with disabilities, and Makira-Ulawa launched its first Oceania Sport Education Programme training for school and sports representatives. Water Disruption: Solomon Water warned east Honiara customers of low/no supply risk due to critically low levels at the Panatina Tank while borehole pump issues are being resolved. US Peace Corps Returns: Solomon Islands and the US have signed to renew the Peace Corps programme, with volunteers set to resume after more than 20 years.