Australian–Solomon Islands Infrastructure Talks: Australia’s High Commissioner Jeff Roach met Opposition Leader Manasseh Sogavare, stressing Australia’s investment in roads, aviation and skills, and highlighting labour mobility like the PALM program as a route to more local jobs. Road Safety Push: Honiara hosted the end of a three-year road safety training and conference (June 2–4) supported by the World Bank, bringing ministries, police, transport operators and stakeholders together to set up the National Road Safety Council framework. Ports & Shipping Upgrades: Solomon Ports commissioned the new 50-metre Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s Domestic Terminal to ease congestion and improve inter-island passenger and cargo services. Customs Tightens Cargo Data: Solomon Islands Customs introduced new ASYCUDA World manifest requirements from June 16, adding more details in waybills for better shipment tracking and carrier identification. Telecom Costs Under Pressure: PM Matthew Wale urged Our Telekom to lower service charges as part of broader cost-of-living reforms. Extractives Accountability Moves: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo moved to cancel tax-exempt MOUs for forestry, fisheries and mining, while UNDP backs Solomon Islands’ return to EITI and civil society training to monitor extractive payments. Aviation Complex Nearing Finish: Work continues on the Honiara International Airport Aviation Complex Building under SIRAP2, with major façade installation and stormwater drainage works underway.