Prime Minister Switch: Matthew Wale has moved fast after winning the PM role, completing a full 24-member Cabinet and immediately reinstating Solomon Islands’ dolphin export ban—reversing a short-lived lift by the outgoing fisheries minister. Opposition Line-Up: Hon. Manasseh Sogavare has been appointed Leader of the Official Opposition, setting up a new parliamentary push for scrutiny and accountability. Infrastructure Push: Work is progressing on air traffic control towers for Honiara and Munda, while MID intensifies road relief across 20 Honiara routes after heavy rain. Disaster Response: Central Province has started a five-day initial damage assessment linked to Cyclone Maila, with teams heading to Savo and the Russells. Food & Jobs: SIART’s market linkage workshops in Malaita are helping farmers find buyers and improve value chains. Regional Security: Pacific police leaders in Fiji are tackling the drug trade, with a new Colombia-based investigations team planned. Culture & Community: World Bee Day spotlights beekeeping’s role in rural income, and NATPAN 2026 will celebrate panpipe heritage.