Road Safety & Infrastructure: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue roadworks continue, with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development urging drivers and pedestrians to cooperate with on-site traffic controllers after an incident where a pedestrian slapped a controller, reminding the public that approved traffic management plans are in place to protect everyone. Digital Education: West Makira Constituency supported 53 students with 41 laptops and 12 smartphones to boost digital learning and help students rely less on limited study access. Water Systems: Solomon Water is progressing on three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara—Tasahe, Titinge and Panatina—moving from completed structures into disinfection, tank filling, leakage testing, and commissioning preparations. Public Health & WASH: UNICEF WASH reporting highlights ongoing sanitation problems, including open defecation and unsafe school toilets that contribute to illness, missed classes, and barriers for girls during menstruation. Food & Fisheries Compliance: Pacific fisheries authorities, including Solomon Islands officials, trained on new EU freezer-vessel rules that tighten cold-chain requirements, with the aim of protecting access to the EU seafood market. Seismic Watch: After a strong Philippines earthquake, tsunami monitoring was placed on alert across much of the Pacific, including Solomon Islands, though New Zealand reported no threat. Tech for Sport: LiveU announced remote VAR for the OFC Pro League, designed to work across Pacific islands where fixed infrastructure is difficult. Agriculture & Rice: Chinese JAAS rice experts began a two-month mission with Solomon Islands’ MALD to support mechanised commercial rice farming and reduce reliance on imported rice. Coconut Industry R&D: KIK’s R&D review points to ongoing work on replanting old palms, boosting productivity, and tackling invasive pests and diseases under the new coconut policy direction.