Aviation Safety: Papua New Guinea’s Benedict Oraka has been elected chair of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO), with Tonga and Cook Islands deputy chairs reaffirmed after elections in Honiara. Climate Resilience & Finance: Rural Solomon Islanders have started receiving payouts under TrigaCash, the country’s first parametric microinsurance product, after heavy rainfall met set triggers. Roads & Transport: Relief maintenance has begun on the Vura-Naha Road in eastern Honiara, with temporary works now while full rehabilitation and drainage are planned under the CAUSE II project. Local Infrastructure: Yacht Club Junction sealing on Mendana Avenue is completed and reopened, with remaining sealing sections to follow and possible traffic delays. Health: Australia-backed specialised maternal health training at the National Referral Hospital strengthens labour monitoring and decision-making, including support for the soon-to-open Naha Birthing Centre. Governance & Society: Central Province admits a policy gap on gender-based violence and pledges reform after a workshop. Education Debate: Solomon Islands National University’s vice chancellor questions heavy reliance on foreign consultants in curriculum reviews, warning children’s futures “cannot be outsourced.” Jobs & Economy: A World Bank report urges Solomon Islands to create more jobs for a growing youth population, while Prime Minister Matthew Wale pushes local processing of resources to create employment. Politics: Attorney General Gabriel Suri was sworn in as government begins its reform agenda. Sports: SIAC says Solomon Islands representatives gained athlete welfare and governance lessons at the Oceania Athletes Forum in Auckland. International Ties: Prime Minister Wale has arrived in Australia for talks with leaders including Anthony Albanese, with a new treaty and policing cooperation expected.