Maritime Infrastructure: Solomon Ports Authority commissioned the new Kulabule Jetty at Honiara’s Domestic Terminal, named for late Captain Judah Kulabule, expected to ease congestion and boost domestic shipping and inter-island trade, including movement of agriculture, fisheries and building materials. Skills & Jobs: Australia handed SINU TAFE training equipment worth over SBD170,000 to support about 190 students in building construction, carpentry and joinery. Road Safety Push: MID, with World Bank support under SIRAP2, wrapped up a national road safety action plan training, council meeting and conference in Honiara, setting up the National Road Safety Council framework. Climate & Water Security: NDMO activated a national drought response plan as El Niño conditions develop, with a drought advisory group monitoring rainfall, water, agriculture and health impacts. Trade & Shipping Compliance: Solomon Islands Customs introduced new ASYCUDA World manifest requirements for shipping and airline agents, including extra importer details and carrier tax identification numbers. Telecom Costs: PM Matthew Wale urged Our Telekom to lower service charges to help ease the cost of living. Central Banking Modernisation: CBSI launched procurement for an eight-storey headquarters in Honiara, designed to meet local and Australian/New Zealand building and seismic standards.