Drones in Agriculture: A new push for drone spraying is gaining traction as farmers look to cut fuel costs, with operators saying they can cover 50–60 hectares a day but that pilots need Civil Aviation Authority Part 102 certification and training. Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion, including external façade installation and major progress on the access road and internal stormwater drainage. Mining Workforce Welfare: China Railway Construction Engineering Group says it has improved meals for local workers at Rotui on Isabel and disputes claims about overtime, allowances, and National Provident Fund contributions. Road Safety Reminder: Honiara’s roadworks along Mendana Avenue continue, with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development urging drivers and pedestrians to follow traffic management plans and treat controllers with respect. Tech for Sport in the Pacific: LiveU says it has enabled remote VAR for the OFC Pro League, bringing video assistant refereeing to Pacific islands for the first time. Water Supply Upgrade: Solomon Water reports major progress on three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara, moving from structure completion into testing, commissioning, and monitoring setup. Education & Skills: Papapi Technical School graduates 56 students, with officials stressing the gap between formal education and labour market needs, especially in technology and industry. Policy Watch: Western Province calls for review of Solomon Islands’ Special Economic Zones Act, arguing provinces and customary landowners are sidelined from key decisions.