Road Safety & Works: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue roadworks continue, with MID urging drivers and pedestrians to obey traffic controllers after an incident where a pedestrian slapped a controller, reminding the public that crews follow approved safety plans. Anti-Corruption & Governance: New PM Matthew Wale says officials suspected of corruption or misuse of public funds will be removed, warning logging companies against “raping and pillaging” resources, while also flagging pressure on education costs. Australia Support & Accountability: Solomon Islands’ Opposition backs Australia’s SBD 200m direct budget support for cyclone recovery and energy-price relief, but demands transparent, needs-based spending with no exploitation of disaster funds. Minimum Wage System: An ILO-backed three-day workshop begins in Honiara to strengthen how minimum wages are set and reviewed, aiming for fair, data-led policymaking after the last review in 2019. Water Infrastructure: Solomon Water reports progress on three new Honiara concrete reservoirs (Tasahe, Titinge, Panatina), moving from completed structures into testing, commissioning and interconnections. EU Investment Focus: The EU says its Solomon Islands projects won’t slow despite the new government, highlighting climate-resilient water and renewable work, plus growing interest in the Bina Harbour tuna processing plant. Regional Cybercrime Law: Pacific legal officials in Fiji are finalising a regional handbook to strengthen cybercrime laws and defenses, including Solomon Islands participation. Trade & Food Safety: Pacific fisheries authorities train on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels, with compliance tied to colder freezing standards. Education Resources: Under the Free Education Policy, new learner and teacher materials are being showcased in Auckland, with hundreds of thousands of books to reach schools in Years 1–8.