Pacific Security & Diplomacy: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese has turned to the Solomon Islands after signing major new security arrangements with Fiji in Suva, including the Ocean of Peace Alliance and the Vuvale Union—moves aimed at strengthening regional stability as China’s influence grows. Mining Governance: In Honiara, the Solomon Islands Government, UNDP and the UK backed stronger coordination to curb corruption and revenue leakages in mining, as the country prepares to rejoin the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Aviation Infrastructure: Santa Cruz Airport’s new terminal is nearing completion, with major civil and building works substantially done and testing/commissioning about 80% complete. Shipping & Logistics: Solomon Islands Ports Authority launched a digital Shipping Schedule Hub, with the Harbours Department set to manage real-time vessel booking and arrival/departure updates. Energy & Business Finance: Fuel prices in Honiara ease for diesel and kerosene from July 1, while the Government renewed its SME Credit Guarantee Scheme to boost access to business lending. Water & Climate Resilience: Solomon Water warns temporary rationing may be needed if El Niño-linked dry conditions reduce supplies. Agriculture & Food Security: MALD received agricultural tools from New Zealand to support cyclone recovery, while capacity-building continues for a GEF-funded food systems project. Transport Asset Management: MID is upgrading road asset planning systems to improve climate-resilient maintenance decisions.