Climate-Resilient Farming Training: A Solomon Islands delegation (including Malaita youth leaders, MRD officers and a private sector rep) has wrapped a 14-day climate-smart agriculture and fisheries seminar in China, with hands-on visits to research institutions and sessions on aquaculture, ecological farming and adaptation planning. El Niño Prep Push: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to start early preparations after an El Niño event was declared underway, stressing practical risk-reduction steps for families and local livelihoods. Road Safety Overhaul: With World Bank support, Solomon Islands concluded a national road safety action plan training, council meeting and conference in Honiara, aiming to set up the National Road Safety Council framework and strengthen enforcement, infrastructure safety and data management. Maritime Infrastructure Upgrade: Solomon Ports Authority commissioned the new 50-metre Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s domestic terminal, funded by Solomon Ports (about SBD$28m), to ease congestion and improve inter-island passenger and shipping services. Central Banking Digital Future: CBSI Governor Dr Luke Forau used the bank’s 50th anniversary lecture to outline a future-facing agenda, including possible Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), alongside priorities like climate resilience, financial inclusion and cyber security. Health & Science Recognition: SINU Dean Dr Clyde Puilingi was appointed to UNESCO’s Global Task Force of Experts on Traditional Pharmacopoeia in sport ethics and integrity, highlighting Solomon Islands’ growing science footprint. Drug Bust Links to Solomon Islands: Australian police seized a record 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers near Sydney; authorities say an alleged mother vessel tied to the haul has been detained in the Solomon Islands for further investigation.