Health at scale: A world-first scabies control push in Solomon Islands and Fiji cut national scabies rates after two nationwide rounds of ivermectin—23.2% to 3.9% in Solomon Islands—showing mass treatment can work when delivered nationwide. Connectivity boost: China-aided national broadband infrastructure was handed over in Tenaru, with coverage rising from 56% to 86% via 161 3G/4G base stations across nine provinces and 35 islands. Aviation upgrades: SIRAP2 says Henderson International Airport construction is progressing, with the aviation complex building and air traffic control tower nearing completion. Road works: Honiara’s Hot Bread to HCC roundabout asphalt paving is finished, moving the road upgrade into final finishing and tidy-up stages. Marine protection: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a transboundary marine protected area initiative led by PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji. Culture & tech policy: Tulagi opened the Nambawan Haus Museum, while UNESCO-Aschberg support backs Solomon Islands to review its Copyright Act and update rules for digital-era protection. Local science & risk: A 5.0 quake was recorded in Solomon Islands, and Pelican 3’s maiden voyage was disrupted by a technical fault requiring a system inspection.