Border Security Boost: Australia’s Deputy PM Richard Marles and SI Deputy PM Francis Sade officially opened the Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, bringing RSIPF, Customs, Immigration and Biosecurity under one roof to strengthen border management and maritime security. Land & Revenue Digital Push: The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey is exploring an Integrated Land Information System to create a single record of government land, improve transparency, and better track land rent and property charges. Aviation Upgrade: Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is at 90% progress, with final works and testing underway ahead of a 31 August completion target. Hydropower Progress: The Tina River Hydropower project’s tunnel boring machine has been named “Rotima” as the project reaches 35% progress, aiming to cut diesel reliance and supply much of Honiara’s power by 2028. Climate Loss & Damage: Solomon Islands is drafting its first National Loss and Damage Policy and Investment Roadmap, turning climate impact data into priorities for action and funding. Regional Fisheries Crackdown: Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four during a two-week IUU fishing surveillance effort across 27.5 million sq km. Development Partnership Summit: PM Matthew Wale urged partners to align support with national priorities and deliver measurable results under the GREAT Coalition reform agenda. Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Warning No. 8 remains current for Temotu, with risks of landslides and flash flooding. Sports: Central Coast FC booked an OFC Champions League semi-final spot after beating AS Tiga Sport 2-0. Regional Unity & Security Talks: Foreign ministers in Suva continued work on a Pacific response to China’s missile test and discussed a Solomon Islands-led regional security treaty proposal.