MSG Prime Ministers Cup: Papua New Guinea’s Kapuls and Bilums have arrived in Fiji ahead of the 2026 tournament in Suva (Sept 17–Oct 3). The Bilums return as defending women’s champions after winning the inaugural title, while the Kapuls aim to go one better after last year’s runners-up finish. Rugby 7s: Solomon Ports National Rugby 7s has been officially opened at Town Ground Rugby Stadium (Sept 16–18), with eight men’s clubs, four women’s teams, and elite high school sides set to compete. Chess: Team Solomon has departed Honiara for the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with five players and a delegation led by Simon Chottu. Tattoo & culture: Nai Taika shared how tattooing is being used to preserve Malaitan identity and rebuild traditional ideas, while also pushing for a future tattoo artists’ association in Honiara. Inclusive sport: SINIS hosted a Play for Equity Open Day, bringing together 180+ participants from disability organisations for adapted games, including seated volleyball. Trade fair: Honiara’s 2026 Annual National Trade Fair runs Sept 9–16 at FOPA Village, with culture, innovation, performances, and a grand float parade. Water update: Solomon Water warned east Honiara customers of low/no supply from the Panatina Tank due to borehole pump problems, with repairs underway. Peace Corps: Solomon Islands and the US have signed to renew the Peace Corps programme, setting up volunteers to return after more than 20 years.