Maritime Tech: Solomon Ports Authority has launched a “Shipping Schedule Hub” app for real-time domestic vessel updates, delays and announcements—aimed at improving travel planning between Honiara and the provinces. Regional Resources: Papua New Guinea says it will help Solomon Islands build a stronger mining sector by sharing legal and technical expertise as both countries discuss new resource governance and investment rules. Digital Ports Expansion: SIPA also outlined plans to grow the Honiara Domestic Port, including a new wharf, extra loading ramps and possible reclamation near the Central Market to ease congestion. Health Tech: A Chinese medical team at the National Referral Hospital carried out minimally invasive kidney stone surgery using dual-endoscope and laser tools, with local doctors trained alongside. Climate & Food Security: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño impacts, while Honiara markets report reduced slippery cabbage harvests due to the prolonged dry season. Education & Research: Seven SINU students have joined the University of Melbourne Winter School, and SINU’s Dr Clyde Puilingi has been appointed to a UNESCO expert task force on traditional pharmacopoeia in sport. Governance & Accountability: The World Bank backed Solomon Islands’ Community Participatory Audit initiative to strengthen public oversight of constituency development funds. Science & Culture: A new study highlights how Indigenous oral traditions across the Pacific can improve volcanic hazard understanding, including cases from Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.