Road Works in Malaita: Bitumen spraying and prime coat work has started on Auki Town’s 9.2 km China-aid road stretch (Kwaibala Bridge to Kilu’ufi Hospital), after drainage and utility line relocation, with designs for safer speeds and longer-lasting asphalt. Honiara Transport Upgrade: The Riffle Range Roundabout Upgrade is now complete under the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project, adding new drainage to cut flooding risk and improve traffic flow. SINU Governance & Research: Solomon Islands National University says it has advanced governance, accreditation, teaching systems and research priorities in a Strategic Leadership Overview, including progress on its 2026–2030 plan and a Technology One ERP rollout. Fisheries Training for Jobs: SINU is also reviewing its Bachelor of Fisheries Studies with industry and government input to reduce overlap and boost hands-on learning for community-based work. Health Infrastructure: Japan has handed over the upgraded Kilu’ufi Hospital in Malaita, adding emergency, imaging, operating theatre and other services, with plans to expand lab and biomedical support. Public Service Leadership: Three Acting Permanent Secretaries were sworn in, including MID’s Mike Qaqara and MHMS’s Dr Gregory Loki Jilin. Climate Storytelling Tech: Human Rights Watch and Mark Ruffalo’s immersive XR film “Solwata” will premiere at Venice Immersive, spotlighting Solomon Islands communities facing relocation from sea-level rise.