Border Security Upgrade: Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles and Solomon Islands DPM Francis Sade officially opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortlands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity under one roof to boost border management and maritime security, with the facility set to become a sovereign Solomon Islands asset. Development Partnerships Push: PM Matthew Wale urged development partners to align support with national priorities and deliver measurable results, pointing to the GREAT Coalition agenda on free education, affordable electricity, stronger institutions, decentralisation and people-centred growth. Aviation Infrastructure: Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is at 90% physical progress, with final works, testing and commissioning underway ahead of a 31 August 2026 completion target. Hydropower Progress: The Tina River Hydropower TBM was named “Rotima” as the project reaches 35% progress, aiming to supply about 65% of Honiara’s electricity needs from February 2028. Economic Planning & Finance: Government earmarked $345.4m (45% of budget) for economic transformation and job creation, while Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo flagged manageable debt and raised concerns about weak visible capital inflows from mining despite strong gold exports. Land & Industry Systems: MLHS surveying work is moving Honiara property boundaries closer to a digital land information system, supporting integration into the proposed ILIS. Fisheries & Ports: Bina Harbour remains the central fisheries investment priority through April 2028, and Honiara Port upgrade works are entering the next phase for International Berth 1 expansion.