Aviation & Skills: Solomon Airlines’ international routes saw a milestone as two local women pilots—Captain Claudia Walding and First Officer Lyndah Tito Owen—operate together on Airbus A320 services, signalling growing opportunities for women in Honiara’s aviation pipeline. Labour & Training: Trade union reps from across the Pacific completed a four-day labour law and dispute resolution training in Honiara, covering grievances, collective bargaining, mediation, and mock unfair dismissal hearings. Roads & Jobs (Malaita): The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and SIRAP2 teams began community consultations in West Kwara’ae and East Malaita ahead of north and east road upgrades, including DBST sealing, drainage works, and local employment opportunities. TVET & Industry Support: Ela Motors donated 12 toolboxes to SINU’s Automotive Engineering Department to strengthen hands-on apprenticeship training. Climate & Resilience: Pacific climate ministers met in Sydney with Solomon Islands’ Wayne Ghemu co-chairing, pushing a united COP31 agenda and stronger regional coordination. Governance & Cost of Living: Transparency Solomon Islands renewed calls to revoke MPs’ pay rise after the PEC defended a 6% COLA increase, citing constitutional process and delayed reviews. Maritime Security & Partnerships: PM Matthew Wale advanced US ties in Washington, including a ship-rider arrangement for US Coast Guard patrols and discussions on the Bina Harbour development.