Renewable Energy & Climate Resilience: MECDM says Phase 1 of the Mini Solar Power Project is complete, with 6.2kWh and 5kWh systems installed across 25 constituencies nationwide under a Solomon Islands–China cooperation worth over SBD $800,000, and Phase 2 set to begin. Water & Urban Services: Solomon Water reports Ngossi pumping main repairs are done and production has resumed, with reservoirs refilling and supply expected to fully return within up to 48 hours. Road Works for Trade & Mobility: Mendana Avenue asphalt surfacing has reached the next stage under the LMCP (Govt–ADB), with crews pushing toward Honiara City Council Roundabout and a target completion in early August. Education for Industry: SINU outlines progress and priorities in a new leadership report, while also reviewing its Bachelor of Fisheries Studies to better match industry needs and strengthen hands-on training. Fisheries & Food Security: SINU seeks industry input to strengthen its fisheries programme, as local stakeholders push for practical skills that support community livelihoods. Rural Markets: CEMA’s Farmers First campaign continues expanding direct buying of cocoa and copra through local agents, improving access and faster payments for producers. Governance & Infrastructure Leadership: Three Acting Permanent Secretaries were sworn in, including MID’s Mike Qaqara, as government leadership reshuffles. Health & Youth Protection: WHO and Solomon Islands Health Minister Morris Toiraena mark World No Tobacco Day with renewed warnings to curb youth targeting and strengthen tobacco control enforcement.