Infrastructure Tendering: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has opened the tender for a new climate-resilient Fiu River Bridge in Malaita, replacing the ageing 77-metre steel truss with an 84-metre two-lane bridge plus pedestrian walkway under SIRAP2, with bids due 18 September 2026. Aviation Works: At Henderson International Airport, SIRAP2 progress continues on the Aviation Complex Building and Air Traffic Control Tower, with World Bank-backed contracts and supervision aimed at improving aviation operations. Road Upgrade: Honiara’s Hot Bread roundabout road upgrade is in its final stretch, with asphalt paving completed and finishing works underway for safer traffic flow and pedestrian access. Maritime & Trade Planning: SIMA and the Productive Sector Team are building a 90-day work plan to push GREAT Coalition maritime priorities, including a proposed Solomon Islands International Shipping Registry. Agribusiness Support: MALD has handed SBD 1.34m in CADP grants to four indigenous agribusinesses to boost downstream processing, market access and post-harvest work. Seaweed Boost: Fifty seaweed farming communities received 18-foot boats and motors worth SBD 3.45m to improve farm management and transport. Security & Ports: Solomon Islands signed a U.S. shiprider security agreement while also pursuing U.S. talks to finance Bina Harbour, reigniting regional infrastructure and influence competition. Mining Safety Alarm: After the Gold Ridge pit landslide on Guadalcanal, police and officials confirmed a body recovered and searches continue, while calls grow for stronger action against illegal mining.