Aviation & Infrastructure: The new Santa Cruz Airport Terminal in Temotu is effectively ready, with major civil, structural, architectural and building services works substantially completed; testing and commissioning is about 80% done, pending final connection to Solomon Power. Maritime Digital Services: Solomon Ports has launched its Shipping Schedule Hub App, giving the public real-time domestic vessel movement updates and delay/cancellation notifications, with the Harbours Department set to manage and monitor the platform’s day-to-day accuracy. Energy & Household Costs: Fuel prices in Honiara shift from July 1 rates: diesel and kerosene drop sharply, while petrol rises slightly, with updated retail and 200-litre drum refill costs. Transport Safety: Road marking works have started at Tandai in West Honiara to improve lane guidance, pedestrian safety and traffic flow as part of wider road upgrades. Business Finance: Government renewed and revised the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme with CBSI, including SBD18 million to support SME lending nationwide. Mining & Resource Governance: Solomon Islands and PNG deepen mining cooperation, with PNG offering policy and legal expertise as Honiara pushes reforms for better alluvial gold governance and value retention. Agriculture & Skills: WorldFish and KGA trained Western Province secondary students in organic farming and nutrition to support food security and healthier diets. Climate & Youth: Pacific youth at a Vanuatu climate forum urged child-centred decision-making, calling for real power and platforms for young people to lead solutions.