Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion, with the external façade system installed and the access road about 80% done under the World Bank-funded SIRAP2 project. Urban Water Upgrade: Solomon Water is progressing on three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara (Tasahe, Titinge, Panatina), moving from disinfection into testing, commissioning, and final operational preparations. Workplace & Local Welfare: China Railway Construction Engineering Group says it has improved meals for Rotui mining workers on Isabel after complaints, and also rejects allegations over overtime, danger/dirty allowances, and NPF contributions. Education & Skills: Papapi Technical School graduates 56 students, with Western Province urging them to become productive citizens in tech and industry. Digital Sports Tech: LiveU says it delivered remote VAR to the Pacific for the OFC Pro League, solving the region’s connectivity and equipment hurdles. Public Health & Safety: Pacific agencies are monitoring coastal waters after a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines, with advisories issued for multiple Pacific countries including Solomon Islands. Research & Heritage Mapping: A Japanese-led project is building an interactive map of Japanese colonial-era sites on Tonoas (Chuuk), spotlighting wartime history beyond the famous dive spots.