Aviation Infrastructure: Work on Honiara International Airport’s Aviation Complex Building is nearing completion under SIRAP2, with the external façade installed, access road works about 80% done, and internal framing and stormwater drainage progressing. Extractives Transparency: UNDP and the British High Commission ran a Training of Trainers for Solomon Islands civil society on EITI implementation, monitoring and reporting, aiming to strengthen transparency and public dialogue around oil, gas and minerals. Resource Sector Oversight: The Mines Division has started compliance verification for all Gold Dealer Licence holders, with inspections already covering six operators and further action to follow after full assessment. Roads and Safety: MID reminds road users about ongoing works along Mendana Avenue and calls for patience and respect for traffic controllers after an incident of violence against a contractor staff member. Minimum Wage Review: The Labour Division is surveying provinces for the national minimum wage review, with analysis to follow using data support from the National Statistics Office and the ILO. Rural Transport for Farmers: TTC has begun tar-sealing a 5km road section in Malaita (Kwaibala to Oibola), supported by the National Transport Fund and aimed at improving market access. Food Security via Seeds: KGA and Solomon Tobacco distributed more than 35,000 vegetable seedlings in and around Honiara to boost household nutrition and small-scale income. EU Development Focus: The EU says it will shift toward more investment-driven cooperation with Solomon Islands, including visits to Malaita and the proposed Bina Harbour site.