Maritime & Trade Infrastructure: Solomon Ports Authority commissioned the new Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s domestic terminal, a ~SBD28m project expected to cut congestion and boost inter-island passenger and cargo movement, supporting trade in food, fisheries, and building materials. Skills & Jobs: Australia handed SINU TAFE training equipment worth over SBD170,000 for about 190 students in building construction, carpentry and joinery, as part of wider workforce development. Road Safety Governance: MID, with World Bank support, wrapped a national road safety action plan training and conference in Honiara, setting up the National Road Safety Council framework to reduce crashes and improve enforcement and data. Honiara Cost of Living & Business Climate: PM Matthew Wale urged Honiara City Council to drive a “livable” city vision and push down business licensing and operating costs; he also told Our Telekom to lower service charges. Public Finance & Integrity: CBSI marked its 50th anniversary with a push for central bank independence and future reforms, including discussion of a possible CBDC. Natural Resources Accountability: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo moved to cancel tax-exempt MOUs for companies in forestry, fisheries and mining, citing past mismanagement concerns. Security & Enforcement: RSIPF, Customs and Immigration intercepted the Belize-flagged cargo vessel MV Wealth, suspected in drug and tobacco smuggling; separately, the police chief was suspended over alleged mishandling of meth evidence. Regional Business & Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa was appointed first woman to lead the MSG Secretariat, a milestone for regional cooperation.