Health & Training: Vanuatu’s acting health chief Dr Santus Wari says a recent MOH trip to Solomon Islands and PNG focused on non-communicable diseases, especially cancer screening and care—pushing for oncology services at Vanuatu National Hospital but flagging a major nursing and specialist workforce gap. Ports & Geopolitics: The Quad (US, Japan, India, Australia) plans to jointly develop Fiji port infrastructure, a move analysts say could challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance and become a new flashpoint. Road Tech & Mobility: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue roadworks will cause CBD traffic delays until end of July, with lane narrowing, pipe crossings, drainage works and pavement/surfacing changes. Fisheries Surveillance: Operation Tui Moana 2026 wrapped up after three weeks, with 61 vessel inspections and four vessels of interest identified across 10 Pacific EEZs, supported by regional partners. Agriculture Research: Japan’s SATREPS project in Honiara begins implementing a sweet potato seedling management system (2025–2030) with MALD and Solomon Islands National University. Connectivity Lessons: A report highlights Solomon Islands’ Starlink workaround as a practical connectivity lesson for the Pacific. Local Business & Procurement: Pacific firms say donor bidding “tick-box” qualification rules are blocking local contractors from major infrastructure work, even when bids score better. Investment Deal: The US and Solomon Islands signed an Investment Incentive Agreement enabling DFC-backed private capital for infrastructure, ICT connectivity and energy. Maritime Partnership: Deputy PM Francis Sade says the UK Royal Navy’s HMS Tamar visit strengthens ties on security, fisheries protection and regional cooperation. Bidding for Innovation: FAO-backed Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for SIDS-focused agrifood innovators, with Solomon Islands among reserved finalist spots. Animal Welfare: Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa says it will stop sourcing wild dolphins and suspend captive breeding, noting dolphins previously sourced from the Solomon Islands.