Climate & Disaster Readiness: MECDM officers have completed an eight-day Tulagi training to strengthen climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction planning, including practical use of an integrated risk-informed planning tool. UXO & Safety: The Police minister launched IMSMA Core, a new national database to track unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war, stressing that accurate data is key to reducing risks to development. School Resilience: Thirty education professionals attended a four-day School-Based Disaster and Climate Resilience workshop supported by MEHRD and the ADB, timed after cyclone damage to schools in Western and Choiseul. Transport Works in Honiara: Westbound passengers will start using a temporary bus stop behind HCC as Hot Bread Roundabout–HCC road works begin, with traffic management and a three-week schedule. Payments Upgrade: CBSI and Australia have started a Unified Quick Response (QR) code standard project to enable interoperable retail payments nationwide. Cash Crunch in Temotu: Temotu’s cash shortage is worsening, with BSP’s Lata agency reportedly out of cash for nearly a week and limited EFTPOS options. Health: Solomon Islands marked its first official World Skin Health Day, with calls for early treatment and reduced stigma around skin diseases. Regional Security & Diplomacy: China announced FM Rick Houenipwela’s official visit to China (July 10–15), while regional leaders continue reacting to the wider security environment after China’s Pacific missile test.