Climate Resilience: Tonga received a TOP$114,168 parametric insurance payout from PCRIC to speed drought preparedness in the Niuas after below-average May rainfall, with talks on expanding insurance to critical infrastructure like energy and communications. Food Security & Youth Skills: In Gizo, WorldFish and the Kastom Gaden Association trained 36 secondary students in practical organic farming and nutrition through the Island Food Systems Programme, linking local crops to healthier diets and stronger household food security. Ocean Science & Careers: Three Pasifika students, including Solomon Islands’ Florence Townshend, spent 26 days on the RV Tangaroa for the “Floating University,” gaining hands-on experience in seabed mapping, marine life study, and climate research. Maritime Tech: Solomon Ports launched its first “Shipping Schedule Hub App” for real-time domestic vessel updates in a push to modernise maritime services and improve travel planning across Honiara and the provinces. Health & Surgery: Doctors at the National Referral Hospital successfully treated a patient with complex kidney and ureter stones using minimally invasive dual-endoscope surgery with holmium laser support from the 5th China Medical Team, also providing training for local clinicians. Road Safety: Road marking works began at Tandai in West Honiara, adding lane markings, arrows, stop lines and related signage as part of a wider road improvement programme. Mining Policy Cooperation: PNG offered Solomon Islands its mining policy and resource governance experience, including support to draft modern mining legislation aimed at balancing investor returns with national benefits. Digital Trade Data: The Pacific Islands Export Survey recorded its biggest response in more than a decade, with early signs that exporters are diversifying markets and adopting digital tools despite tougher access to finance.