Broadband Upgrade: China-aided national broadband infrastructure was officially handed over in Tenaru, with coverage rising from 56% to 86% across nine provinces and 35 major islands, boosting connectivity for remote communities. Australia Partnership: The Solomon Islands–Australia Community Partnerships program opened its second 2026 application round, with projects ranging from new water tanks and handwashing stations to safer footbridges and seawalls. Maritime Work Plan: Productive Sector officials and SIMA are drafting a 90-day plan to push GREAT Coalition maritime priorities, including rural shipping, safety, digital upgrades, and plans for a Solomon Islands International Shipping Registry. Seaweed Support: Government handed over 50 boats and outboard motors worth $3.45m to seaweed farmers to improve transport, farm management and productivity. Sports (Commonwealth Games): Stephen Rahuasi finished 29th in the men’s 800m, while Solomon Islands athletes continue building momentum in Glasgow. Governance & Pay: Independent Group leader Peter Shanel Agovaka backs a national commission for public-sector wages and remuneration, urging structural reform beyond symbolic pay-rise debates. Heritage & Culture: Tulagi’s Nambawan Haus Museum reopened as the country’s second national museum, and Guadalcanal announced province-wide feasting and a weaving festival. Environment & Conservation: Lukulobere Tribe celebrated official protected-area status for 563 hectares, after years of resisting logging threats.