Ports Milestone: Solomon Ports Authority (SIPA) is gearing up for its 70th Platinum Anniversary on June 3–4, with a June 3 summit in East Honiara to look back at seven decades of trade and shipping—and to brief stakeholders on the Ports Master Plan, digital upgrades, and future service improvements. Road Disruption: Honiara drivers face short-term pain at Hot Bread Roundabout: MID says drainage and road works start Monday 25 May, lasting two days, with lane closures, temporary traffic routing, and expected CBD delays. Energy Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela chaired a virtual Special Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers meeting in Honiara, endorsing a Regional Response Mechanism to coordinate responses to the looming fuel shock. Worker Welfare: High Commissioner Robert Sisilo visited Solomon Islands PALM workers in Bundaberg and Gympie, meeting employers and workers to stress contract compliance and reintegration planning. Wharf Progress: Ahanga Wharf preparatory works in Renbel are moving ahead, with site facilities set up, precast units largely fabricated, and extra piling equipment now arrived for foundation work.