Maritime Crime Crackdown: RSIPF, Customs and Immigration, with regional partners, intercepted the Belize-flagged cargo vessel MV Wealth in Renbel/Honiara after tracking it since April, with suspicions of drug trafficking and tobacco smuggling; 19 crew were taken into custody and the ship is now in Honiara for further checks. Police Integrity Shock: Solomon Islands suspended newly appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso less than two months after his appointment over an alleged meth evidence mishandling scandal; he will face an independent tribunal. City Costs and Growth: PM Matthew Wale urged Honiara City Council to set a clear 10-year vision for a “livable” Honiara, including steps to bring down business licensing costs and ease congestion, with a possible multi-storey car park at the Central Market. Plastics Enforcement: A two-day Honiara operation seized large quantities of banned single-use plastics from businesses, with only a small number of permit holders allowed under strict conditions. Transport and Trade Infrastructure: Solomon Ports commissioned the new 50-metre Kulabule Jetty at the Honiara Domestic Terminal Area to improve domestic shipping efficiency and reduce port-area congestion. Central Banking Outlook: CBSI marked its 50th anniversary with a forum where Governor Dr Luke Forau stressed institutional independence and outlined a future agenda for digital finance and resilience. Education Policy Debate: Commentary argues “free education” must be defined by who pays which real costs, not just tuition, as Solomon Islands shapes its national approach.