Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion, with the external façade installed and the access road about 80% done under the World Bank-funded SIRAP2 project. Extractives Transparency: UNDP and the British High Commission ran a Training of Trainers for civil society on EITI implementation, monitoring and reporting to boost transparency in Solomon Islands’ oil, gas and mining sector. Governance & Resilience: UNDP says it will keep supporting Solomon Islands on governance, electoral strengthening and climate-resilient rural development, with a focus on provincial systems and extractive-sector transparency. Labour & Compliance: China Railway Construction Engineering Group says it has improved meals for local workers on Isabel after complaints, and also rejects allegations over overtime, allowances and NPF contributions. Road & Rural Economy: In Malaita, Trades Transportation Company has started a 5km tar-sealed road from Kwaibala to Oibola, while North Guadalcanal received 13 trucks to strengthen economic zones and market access for farmers. Sports & Youth: Honiara kicked off World Cup fever with an alcohol-free fan parade, Kwaibaita Football League opened in Malaita, and youth-focused SOLKAS is backing climate-resilient livelihoods and entrepreneurship. Business & Wages: SICCI urges a data-driven minimum wage review that balances worker cost-of-living needs with business capacity. Digital Finance: M-SELEN launches a nationwide rewards promotion to drive more daily digital transactions. Disaster Recovery: Government estimates about $150m is needed to recover from Cyclone Maila, covering health, education, livelihoods and housing.