Panpipe Culture: Solomon Islands National Panpipe Festival will host a two-day panpipe symposium at the National Art Gallery (July 2–3) bringing academics, practitioners and SINU researchers together on origins, preservation, and protecting traditional knowledge. Maritime Tech: Solomon Ports Authority has launched its Shipping Schedule Hub App for real-time domestic vessel updates, delays and announcements, marking a push toward modern digital maritime services. Road Safety Works: Lane markings and traffic signs are starting at Tandai in West Honiara as part of wider Central Honiara road improvements. Health & Training: A Chinese medical team at NRH, with local staff, completed a minimally invasive kidney stone surgery using dual-endoscope technology, also serving as training for Solomon Islands doctors. Scholarships: Japan signed grant agreements worth about SBD$14.6m for malaria support and postgraduate scholarships for Solomon Islands government officials. Governance & Audits: The World Bank backed the Office of the Auditor General’s Community Participatory Audit, aiming to strengthen transparency in how public funds are used. Regional Learning: Pacific leaders and Indigenous advocates met for an IUCN-led conservation exchange focused on customary governance and climate resilience.