Roadworks & Safety: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue upgrade (Heritage Park Roundabout to Honiara City Council Roundabout) continues, and MID is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey signs and cooperate with traffic controllers after an incident where a pedestrian slapped a controller. Minimum Wage Review: The Labour Division is surveying provinces for a new minimum wage, with Honiara surveys set for this month; data will be analysed with the NSO and ILO before recommendations go to the Labour Advisory Board. Australian Support Scrutiny: Solomon Islands’ Opposition says the SBD 200 million Australian direct budget support must be spent wisely and transparently, especially for Cyclone Maila recovery and households hit by energy price pressures. Water & Sanitation Progress: Solomon Water reports major progress on three new Honiara reservoirs (Tasahe, Titinge, Panatina), moving into testing and commissioning. Mining Integrity Move: MMERE says investigations have begun into 33 controversial bauxite shipments from Rennell, aiming to restore oversight and accountability in the mineral sector. EU Trade & Fisheries Compliance: Pacific fisheries officials train in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel rules that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific-flagged vessels, with tighter temperature requirements for tuna exports. EU Investment Signals: EU leaders reaffirm commitment to Solomon Islands and discuss investment priorities including the proposed Bina Harbour tuna processing plant in Malaita.