Emergency Communications Funding: Research on Pacific cyclone alerts says national broadcasters are relied on for warnings, but face a “recognition without resources” problem—so messages may not reach people fast enough or in trusted, understandable formats. Diplomatic Visit: Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela is set to visit China (July 10–15), with China framing the trip as a boost to political trust and cooperation. UXO Data System: Police Minister John Tuhaika Jnr launched IMSMA Core, a national database to track WWII unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants—calling for accurate, shared data to make the tech work. Tuna Transparency at Sea: Pacific fisheries observers are being trained and used not just for science, but also for compliance—aiming to curb unreported fishing that threatens tuna sustainability. Border Tech Upgrade: Munda International Airport went live with the Solomon Islands Border Management System, processing international arrivals electronically as part of a wider Trilateral rollout. Ocean Governance Deal: WCS and Makira-Ulawa Province signed an MoU to strengthen marine spatial planning, protected areas, and fisheries management under the Bezos Earth Fund project. Regional Security Shock: China’s submarine-launched missile test over the Pacific sparked renewed nuclear anxiety and calls for transparency, with Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale saying “this is not something a friend does.”