Sports Science Boost: Four Australian university exercise and sports science students are on placement with SINIS under the New Colombo Plan, aiming to help Solomon Islands athletes train smarter and reach higher performance. Infrastructure Leadership: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development has welcomed acting Permanent Secretary Mike Qaqara, while three acting secretaries were sworn in across police, health and infrastructure—moves that could shape delivery of transport and public services. Road Works in Honiara & Malaita: Bitumen spraying and prime coat work has started on Auki’s 9.2km road rehabilitation, and the Riffle Range Roundabout upgrade is fully completed under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project. Climate & Resilience: Pacific Climate Ministers advanced a united regional agenda ahead of Pre-COP31 and COP31, with Solomon Islands’ environment minister co-chairing. Marine & Food Security: SINU is consulting to strengthen its fisheries programme, and local reporting highlights how fish aggregating devices can support lagoon catches as warming shifts tuna patterns. Tech & Media Capacity: SIBC is inviting consultants for a nationwide audience survey to guide radio, TV and digital growth.