Pacific Security Pivot: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security pact in Canberra, pushing a “Pacific-led” security architecture and signalling a review of the China-Solomons security deal. Governance & Democracy: Governor-General Tiva Kapu urged unity and urgency after the March–May political impasse, stressing rule of law and tackling climate change, youth unemployment and drug abuse. Fisheries & Maritime Enforcement: France’s navy officer described regional surveillance work under FFA’s Operation Tui Moana 2026 to strengthen fisheries monitoring across the Southwest Pacific. Aviation & Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion, with major façade and access-road progress under the World Bank-funded SIRAP2 project. Extractives Transparency & Justice: UNDP and the British High Commission ran EITI training for civil society; UNDP also backs Solomon Islands’ return to EITI, while PNG and Solomon Islands launched a twinning program to strengthen prosecution capacity. Local Economy & Jobs: Malaita’s NGC received 13 trucks to boost Economic Zones; Malaita also started a 5km tar-sealed road upgrade; and SOLKAS expanded rural youth climate-resilient livelihood training. Environment & Waste: MECDM officials warned coastal pollution is driven by poor waste management and urged “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and better household waste handling.