Minimum Wage Review: Solomon Islands’ Labour Division is running province surveys for the national minimum wage, with Honiara data collection this month; analysis will follow with the National Statistics Office and the ILO, after which the Labour Advisory Board will recommend a new rate. Business & Wages Data: The Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is urging a balanced, evidence-based review, warning that any increase must reflect both workers’ cost of living and businesses’ ability to pay, with better and more timely data collection. Food Security in Honiara: Kastom Gaden Association and Solomon Tobacco delivered 35,000+ vegetable seedlings to communities around Honiara, targeting nutrition and small income from surplus sales. Roadworks Safety: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is reminding Honiara road users to cooperate with traffic controllers on Mendana Avenue roadworks after an incident involving a slapped controller, stressing respect and adherence to safety plans. Water Infrastructure: Solomon Water says three new concrete reservoirs at Tasahe, Titinge and Panatina are progressing toward testing and commissioning, boosting Honiara’s storage capacity. EU Development Push: A high-level EU delegation says cooperation with the new Solomon Islands government will not slow projects, highlighting investment in renewable energy, water and sanitation, and backing for initiatives like Bina Harbour. Mining Oversight: Investigations have begun into 33 controversial bauxite shipments from Rennell, with the Attorney General’s Chambers and Mines Division leading efforts to restore integrity in the sector. Energy Transition Pressure: A Pacific fuel crisis analysis points to how global oil price shocks expose reliance on imported diesel, urging faster renewable energy delivery to protect tourism and other key sectors.