Solomon Islands–China Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela begins his first official visit to China (July 10–15), starting in Jiangsu to discuss agriculture, education, skills and renewable energy-powered desalination, before talks in Beijing. Mining Accountability: Opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare demands an update on the one-month-old investigation into 33 bauxite shipments from Rennell Island. Fisheries Compliance: Pacific tuna observers are being used to improve catch reporting and licence compliance, with Solomon Islands training programmes preparing observers to act “like a policeman at sea.” Public Payments Upgrade: CBSI and Australia move ahead with a Unified QR code standard project to make retail payments interoperable nationwide. Road Works Disruption: Honiara’s westbound passengers will use a new temporary bus stop behind HCC as Hotbread–Central Market road works shift to the landside. Sanitation Drive: UNICEF and KOICA-backed artisan training in Ghaobata Ward equips residents to build affordable, climate-resilient toilets to reduce open defecation. Tourism Boost: Bloody Ridge National Peace Park reports visitor numbers more than doubled in the first half of 2026, with strong growth from overseas. Cash Crunch in Temotu: Temotu Province faces recurring cash shortages, with limited EFTPOS and frequent BSP cash gaps affecting businesses and wages.