Independence & Accountability: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale marked the 48th Independence Anniversary with a media message urging shared responsibility across citizens, leaders, public servants, churches, businesses and youth, stressing integrity and transparency. Water & Energy Security: Solomon Water warned Honiara and other centres may face temporary rationing if El Niño-linked dry conditions keep reducing supplies, while fuel prices eased from July 1 with diesel and kerosene dropping sharply and petrol rising slightly. Mining Governance: UNDP and the UK-backed EITI support project brought over 30 agencies and companies together in Honiara to coordinate action against corruption, illicit financial flows and revenue leakage as mining activity ramps up. Aviation & Infrastructure: Santa Cruz Airport Terminal works are substantially complete, with commissioning about 80% done and final power connection pending. Shipping & Logistics Digitisation: Solomon Ports launched a Shipping Schedule Hub App and says its Harbours Department will manage real-time vessel booking and schedule updates. SME Finance: Government signed a revised MoU with CBSI to strengthen the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme, including SBD18 million disbursement from 2026. Transport Resilience: MID is upgrading transport asset management under SIRAP2 to improve climate-resilient planning and maintenance of roads, bridges, culverts and wharves. Food Systems Skills: WorldFish and KGA trained Western Province students in organic farming and nutrition to support food security. Community Works: East Honiara delivered materials for the Aekafo footpath project to improve safer access for residents. Climate Risk Finance (Regional): Tonga received a TOP$114,168 parametric insurance payout to boost drought preparedness in the Niuas.