Regional Security Talks: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese is set to sign Fiji’s “Vuvale Union” treaty as regional security diplomacy heats up, with Solomon Islands also in the travel mix. Independence Message: Solomon Islands PM’s media address for the 48th Independence Anniversary stresses shared responsibility, integrity, and accountability across government, business, churches and communities. Agriculture Support: MALD received 200 farming tools from New Zealand to help cyclone-affected communities restart food gardens and livelihoods. Mining Integrity: SIG, UNDP and the UK are pushing stronger coordination to curb corruption and revenue leakages as Solomon Islands moves toward rejoining EITI. Aviation Infrastructure: Santa Cruz Airport Terminal works are substantially completed, with testing and commissioning about 80% done and final power connection pending. Water & Energy: Solomon Water warns temporary rationing may be needed if El Niño reduces sources; fuel prices in Honiara drop for July; and North West Choiseul gets PRC-funded solar sets for schools, clinics and households. SME Finance: Government signed a revised MoU to strengthen the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme and boost access to business lending. Shipping Digitalisation: Solomon Ports’ Harbours Department will run a new Shipping Schedule Hub to keep vessel booking and departure/arrival info updated in real time. Transport Resilience: MID is advancing climate-resilient road asset management upgrades to improve planning and maintenance of roads, bridges and wharves.