Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion under SIRAP2, with the external façade system finished, access road about 80% done, and internal framing plus stormwater drainage works underway. Extractives Transparency: UNDP and the British High Commission ran a Training of Trainers for Solomon Islands civil society on EITI implementation, monitoring and reporting, aiming to strengthen transparency and public dialogue around oil, gas and minerals. Roads & Jobs: In Malaita, Trades Transportation Company has started a 5km tar-sealed road from Kwaibala to Oibola, supported by the National Transport Fund and designed to improve access and create local employment. Rural Transport Boost: North Guadalcanal received 13 three-tonne trucks for its 13 Economic Zones, funded through PRC support plus MRD and Constituency Development Fund contributions to help farmers move produce to markets. Resource Sector Oversight: PM Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands welcomes legitimate logging and mining investment but will act against companies that deliberately break the law, stressing protection of natural wealth. Governance & Justice Cooperation: PNG and Solomon Islands are strengthening prosecution services through a twinning programme covering financial crime, corruption, cybercrime and family and sexual violence. Cyclone Maila Recovery Funding: Government estimates about $150 million is needed for recovery after Tropical Cyclone Maila, with priorities including health, education, livelihoods and housing. Digital Finance Push: M-SELEN marks its third anniversary with a nationwide rewards promotion encouraging daily digital transactions, with weekly prizes totalling $15,000. Sports & Youth: World Cup fan parade brought hundreds to Honiara for a peaceful start, while Malaita’s Kwaibaita Football League opened with 22 teams and seeks sponsorship to run through October.