Road Relief in Honiara: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has ramped up repairs on 20 key routes after heavy rain, with grading, resurfacing, drainage clean-ups and bridge fixes underway, while traffic teams manage peak-hour congestion on Mendana Avenue and spot-check vehicles for safety. Agriculture Market Access: SIART’s Market Linkage Workshop wrapped in Auki for Malaita farmers, with officials flagging the same old bottlenecks—buyers, transport, storage and business information—while a second workshop is set for Malu’u on May 21–22. Pacific Security Push: Australia and New Zealand police announced a Colombia-based strike force to target Pacific drug trafficking, including liaison support in Bogota and joint investigations with regional partners. Blue Pacific Connectivity: Energy and transport ministers backed the “Manubada Call” to move from plans to delivery—scaling maritime links and energy access across the region. Women at Work: A regional campaign launched to demand workplaces free from violence and harassment, urging governments to act on ILO Convention 190.