Maritime Security Upgrade: Australia officially opened the Solomon Islands’ Western Border Outpost in the Shortland Islands, bringing RSIPF, customs, immigration and biosecurity under one roof and supporting Guardian-class patrol operations, with Australia investing over $71.2m. Digital Land Services: Honiara’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey is testing an Integrated Land Information System to unify government land records and improve land revenue collection, building on SOLA and GPS-based boundary work. Aviation Infrastructure: Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is at 90% progress, moving into final finishes, testing and commissioning ahead of an end-August target. Hydropower on Track: Parliament heard the Tina River Hydro project remains scheduled for February 2028 commissioning, while the TBM was named “Rotima” as progress reaches 35%. Mining Law Reform: The Mineral Resources Bill 2025 was introduced to modernise mining rules, strengthen environmental safeguards, and make Community Development Agreements a statutory requirement for large projects. Economic Push: Government earmarked $345.4m for economic transformation and rural investment, while finance updates point to 3.5% revised GDP growth supported by mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries. Fisheries Investment: The Bina Harbour tuna processing plant stays a priority to April 2028, with stronger monitoring and traceability plans alongside customary rights protections.