Ahanga Wharf Push: Preparations for the Ahanga Wharf Project in Renbel are moving fast—site facilities are set up, most foundation pile materials and key equipment are already delivered, and Honiara fabrication of precast concrete units is largely done, with extra specialised piling gear now in-country after ground conditions differed from early expectations; piles are expected to start soon after equipment transfers to Ahanga. Honiara Roads Upgrade: Mendana Avenue’s busiest landside stretch has been sealed and opened, while crews shift to remaining sections near Heritage Park Roundabout, Yacht Club Junction and SIPA Intersection, with traffic merging into one lane and congestion expected. New Dolphin Export Rule: After a brief lift, Solomon Islands has reinstated the ban on live dolphin exports, with Prime Minister Matthew Wale saying fisheries standards won’t be compromised. Regional Watch on Fisheries: Pacific nations wrapped Operation Tui Moana, inspecting dozens of vessels and flagging multiple targets to deter illegal fishing. Marine Life Under Pressure: Experts warn dugongs are at high risk from hunting and habitat loss, urging protection of breeding populations. Church and Migration: Oceania bishops meeting in Guam focused on modern slavery risks for migrant workers and using digital tools to strengthen ministry across the region.