Healthcare Upgrade: Japan has officially handed over the newly upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, adding an outpatient and emergency department, operating theatre, imaging unit and pharmacy—plus plans for future lab, physiotherapy and biomedical services. Food Security Research: SINU and Australia’s CSIRO held a symposium on locally sourced animal feed for small livestock and tilapia, aiming to cut reliance on costly imports and boost farm resilience. Agribusiness Support: Village farmers in Guadalcanal’s highlands received SIART (World Bank-funded) backing to build a pineapple processing shed and buy a processing machine, helping them move from selling raw produce to bottled juice. UXO Data System: Solomon Islands launched IMSMA Core, a national database to track unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war, stressing that accurate data and shared upkeep are key to safer development. Fisheries Monitoring: Pacific fisheries coverage highlights how observer programs and sea-based compliance checks tackle unreported tuna catches—while noting the risks observers face. Media in Disasters: A Pacific emergency broadcasting report warns national broadcasters are relied on for cyclone alerts but remain underfunded, risking slower, less trusted warnings. SIBC Audience Survey: SIBC is inviting consultants to run a nationwide audience survey across Honiara and provinces to guide programming, digital growth and commercial planning. Climate Storytelling Tech: Human Rights Watch and Mark Ruffalo are bringing “Solwata,” an immersive documentary about climate-driven relocation in Solomon Islands communities, to Venice Immersive in September.