Aviation & Trade: Solomon Airlines has resumed the Honiara–Port Moresby route after a 15-year gap, with weekly Tuesday flights expected to lift tourism, business travel and regional connections. Border Systems: Munda International Airport went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System, processing its first international flight from Brisbane electronically as part of a joint Australia–Solomon Islands–PNG rollout. Education Funding: Australia announced a SBD56 million education package for Solomon Islands, including new books for every primary student and upgrades to rural training centres. Roads & Business Access: Honiara’s Hotbread Roundabout–Central Market seaside road sealing is progressing and should reopen to traffic soon, improving safety for motorists, operators and pedestrians. Mining Governance: Solomon Islands and PNG agreed to strengthen mining sector reforms and cooperation, including plans to improve transparency and add value through local gold processing. SME Finance: New Zealand is boosting private-sector support via Business Link Pacific, adding SBD2.3m in wholesale capital to DBSI and SBD14m in budget support for policy reforms. Ocean Governance: WCS and Makira-Ulawa signed an MoU to strengthen marine spatial planning, protected areas and fisheries management. Geopolitics & Security: Prime Minister Matthew Wale condemned China’s submarine-launched missile test over the Pacific and lodged a formal protest, while regional leaders push for a united response.