Maritime Security: RSIPF, Customs and Immigration intercepted the Belize-flagged MV Wealth in Renbel, suspected of drug trafficking and tobacco smuggling, with 19 crew detained and the ship tracked since April after intelligence from Australia’s Border Force and the FFA. Police Integrity: Newly appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso was suspended after less than two months over allegations tied to mishandling meth evidence, with an independent tribunal now set to review the case. Ports & Trade: Solomon Ports Authority commissioned the new 50-metre Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s domestic terminal (about SBD28m), expected to cut congestion and boost inter-island movement of passengers and cargo. Road Safety: MID, with World Bank support, wrapped a June 2–4 national road safety action plan training and conference, aiming to set up the National Road Safety Council framework. Skills for Jobs: Australia handed SINU TAFE training equipment worth over SBD170,000 for about 190 students in building construction and carpentry/joinery. City Costs & Services: PM Matthew Wale urged Honiara City Council to drive a “livable” city vision and push down business licensing costs to support local enterprise. Resource Governance: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo moved to cancel MOUs tied to tax-exempt status for forestry, fisheries and mining companies, citing past mismanagement concerns. Education Policy Debate: A national discussion on “free education” is intensifying, with calls to clarify what costs are covered and how implementation will work.