Commonwealth Games Prep: The National Sports Council has announced medal incentives for Solomon Islands athletes, coaches and officials ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming to reward performance early and let teams focus on preparation. Solomon Games Countdown: Organisers say preparations for the “Rise Together” Solomon Games are in the final stretch, with provinces completing selections and final registrations for the July 6–10 event. Maritime & Trade: The family of late Captain Judah Kulabule marked the commissioning of the new Kulabule Jetty, expected to ease congestion and boost domestic shipping and inter-island trade. Skills & Training: Australia has handed SINU TAFE training equipment worth over SBD170,000 to support practical trades training for about 190 students. Road Safety Push: MID, with World Bank support, wrapped a national road safety action plan training and conference in Honiara, setting up the framework for a National Road Safety Council. Crime & Policing: RSIPF, Customs and Immigration intercepted a suspected transnational crime-linked vessel, MV Wealth, in Renbel Province, with crew taken into custody. Governance & Integrity: Newly appointed police chief Ian Vaevaso has been suspended after allegations involving mishandling of meth evidence, with an independent tribunal to follow. Environment & Health: NDMO activated Solomon Islands’ drought response plan as El Niño conditions develop, while enforcement teams seized banned single-use plastics in Honiara. Education Debate: A new national discussion argues “free education” must go beyond fees to cover real costs that keep students out.