Maritime Tech & Security: Pacific governments wrapped up Operation Tui Moana 2026, a three-week, intelligence-driven fisheries surveillance push across 10 countries’ waters and nearby high seas, with 61 vessel inspections, 200+ detections verified, and four vessels of interest flagged. Infrastructure & Trade: The U.S. and Solomon Islands signed an Investment Incentive Agreement in Honiara, aiming to unlock private capital for jobs, infrastructure, connectivity (including ICT), and energy via the U.S. DFC. Agriculture Research: Japan’s SATREPS project officially starts in Honiara for a sweet potato seedling management system (April 2025–March 2030), led by MALD and Solomon Islands National University with Japanese research partners. Local Business & Procurement: Pacific procurement “tick-box” rules are being blamed for blocking local firms from donor-funded infrastructure work, even when technical bids and pricing are strong. Agri-Innovation Opportunity: The Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 is open for innovators tackling agrifood problems in Small Island Developing States, with Solomon Islands teams eligible for reserved finalist spots. Connectivity Lessons: A report highlights that in Solomon Islands, the main barrier to internet use is often affordability and local access models—not the availability of cables or satellites. Marine Conservation: Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa says it will stop sourcing wild dolphins and suspend captive breeding, after dolphins were previously obtained from Solomon Islands. Science & Community: A World Biodiversity Day panel warns dugongs are highly endangered locally due to hunting and habitat loss. Construction Update: Preparations for the Ahanga Wharf Project in Renbel/Bellona are progressing, with site facilities set up and precast components largely fabricated ahead of major works.