Aviation & Skills: Solomon Airlines made history with two local women, Captain Claudia Walding and First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen, flying international Airbus A320 services together—another step for women in Solomon Islands aviation. Labour & Dispute Resolution: Trade union reps from across the Pacific completed a four-day labour law training in Honiara, covering grievances, collective bargaining, mediation, and mock unfair dismissal hearings. Roads & Jobs in Malaita: World Bank-funded SIRAP2 consultations are underway in West Kwara’ae and East Malaita ahead of north and east road upgrades, including DBST sealing, drainage works, and local employment opportunities. TVET & Automotive Training: Ela Motors donated 12 toolboxes to SINU’s Automotive Engineering/TAFE department to boost hands-on apprenticeship training. Climate Cooperation: Pacific Climate Ministers met in Sydney, with Solomon Islands’ Wayne Ghemu co-chairing talks to push a united COP31 agenda and coordinate Pre-COP preparations. Maritime Security & Partnerships: PM Matthew Wale’s Washington meetings advanced the Bina Harbour project and maritime enforcement cooperation, including a US Coast Guard ship-rider arrangement. Governance Watch: Transparency Solomon Islands renewed calls to revoke MPs’ cost-of-living salary increase, arguing it burdens taxpayers amid high living costs. Early Warning Tech: China announced it will extend its AI-powered MAZU meteorological early warning system to 30 countries over five years.