Road Safety in Honiara: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is urging patience and respect for traffic controllers during ongoing Mendana Avenue roadworks after a pedestrian slapped a controller last Friday. New Zealand–Solomon Islands Reset: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale is in New Zealand for talks with PM Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters, with a focus on development, climate resilience, and rebuilding trust. Sports Pathways: Solomon Islands’ U23 men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams have departed for New Caledonia, with the winner earning U23 World Cup qualification. Labour Watch: A three-day workshop on minimum wage setting is underway in Honiara as the Labour Division reviews the national minimum wage after years of delays. Corruption and Accountability: Opposition says Australia’s AUD 35m direct budget support must be spent wisely and transparently, while PM Wale warns officials suspected of corruption will be removed. Mining Probe: Investigations have begun into 33 controversial bauxite shipments from Rennell, with the government promising stronger oversight. Community Support: WWF held its quarterly meeting for community facilitators across seascape regions, and UNICEF-backed WASH work is improving clean water and sanitation in North Guadalcanal. Regional Security Talks: Australia and Solomon Islands are advancing deeper security cooperation, including a proposed strategic treaty and policing partnership next steps.