Road Safety & Works: Honiara road users are being urged to stay patient and obey signs on Mendana Avenue as MID continues upgrade works from Heritage Park Roundabout to Honiara City Council Roundabout, after an incident where a pedestrian slapped a traffic controller. Minimum Wage Review: The Labour Division has started province-wide surveys for a new national minimum wage, with Honiara data collection scheduled this month; analysis will be done with the National Statistics Office and the ILO before recommendations go to the Labour Advisory Board. Urban Water Upgrade: Solomon Water says construction of three new concrete reservoirs at Tasahe, Titinge and Panatina is advancing, with structures completed and works moving into testing, commissioning and final preparations. Minerals Oversight: Investigations have begun into 33 bauxite shipments from Rennell, with the Attorney General’s Chambers and Mines Division leading the process to restore integrity in the mineral sector. EU Fisheries Compliance: Pacific fisheries officials in Suva are training on new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific vessels, tightening temperature requirements for frozen tuna. Copra Support: CEMA reiterates its role in supporting copra farmers, defending its management fee introduced for exporters to better fund its mandated farmer assistance work. EU Investment Signals: The EU says it will not slow down development projects after the new government, and highlights potential support for Malaita’s Bina Harbour tuna processing plant. Energy & Jobs Focus: Australia and Solomon Islands reaffirm infrastructure financing talks, while the ILO workshop on minimum wage setting aims to strengthen fair, transparent wage-setting systems.