Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion under SIRAP2, with the external façade system finished and the access road about 80% done; crews are also installing internal partitions and stormwater drainage pipes. Water Security: Solomon Water says three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara—Tasahe, Titinge and Panatina—have completed major structures and are moving into disinfection, tank filling, leakage testing, and commissioning, with flow meters and monitoring instruments being installed. Workplace Welfare: China Railway Construction Engineering Group denies claims of unpaid overtime, danger/dirty allowances, and missing NPF contributions at its Rotui mining operation on Isabel, saying payments follow Solomon Islands law and NPF registrations are still being processed. Road Safety: MID is urging patience on Mendana Avenue roadworks after an incident where a pedestrian slapped a traffic controller, reminding road users to obey signs and cooperate with on-site teams. Digital Payments Check-in: A US consultant visited Malaita for TrigaCash consultations, gathering feedback on how people heard about the initiative and why registrations fell short of expectations. Education & Skills: Papapi Technical School in Gizo graduated 56 students, with officials stressing technical training as a pathway into the labour market and further study. Science & Health (Global): A Yale-led genetics study published in Science expands human DNA coverage across Oceania and highlights how DNA from extinct hominins still shapes modern immunity. Regional Disaster Monitoring: After a powerful Philippines earthquake, tsunami monitoring is on alert across many Pacific countries including Solomon Islands, though New Zealand says there’s no threat to its coasts.