Mining & Land Rights: Gold Ridge landowners petition Prime Minister Matthew Wale to delay and extend consultations on proposed amendments to the Mineral Resources Bill 2025, seeking clarity on how landowners’ rights, benefits, and a proposed sovereign wealth fund would be administered. SME Finance: The Government and Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) have relaunched the Small and Medium Enterprises Credit Guarantee Scheme (SMECGS) in Honiara to help MSMEs access credit without being blocked by lack of collateral. Healthcare & Jobs: Australia-backed Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre opened in Honiara (SBD250m), bundling primary care services under one roof and preparing for birthing services to start in September. Renewable Energy Rollout: China and Solomon Islands signed the second phase of the mini solar power project to extend clean energy to the remaining 25 constituencies, following earlier installations. Community Safety Upgrade: China-funded Rural Sustainable Development Program delivered 400 solar streetlights to East Honiara communities, improving safety and daily life. Agriculture Support: World Bank Resident Representative Bernard Harborne visited Guadalcanal agribusiness producer organizations under SIART, highlighting progress in cocoa and poultry projects. Port Operations: Solomon Ports Board inspected Honiara port systems and the Berth 1 redevelopment works, focusing on efficiency and future capacity. Education Pipeline: Solomon Islands prepares a fully funded initiative sending 1,000 students to China, starting with the first 200 later this year. Bauxite Accountability: Opposition renewed calls for a thorough, transparent investigation into missing records tied to 33 West Rennell bauxite shipments, while stressing royalty recovery must stay central.