Police Accountability: Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso has been suspended while an independent tribunal investigates claims he destroyed meth evidence and obstructed an internal probe, with an acting commissioner expected to be appointed within 48 hours. Culture & Tourism: NATPAN Festival 2026 opened in Honiara, bringing together 20+ panpipe groups for a five-day celebration of traditional music, with a symposium on panpipe traditions set for July 2-3. Climate Resilience: Provincial officers in Tulagi are taking part in a seven-day Training of Trainers workshop on climate and disaster risk management to strengthen planning at provincial and community levels. Independence Build-up: Honiara’s 7 July Independence float parade is set to fill the main streets, with ministries, schools and civil society groups competing for prizes ahead of speeches and cultural performances. Regional Diplomacy: PM Matthew Wale is in Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum Troika talks, pushing a stronger, more unified Pacific voice and closer Melanesian Spearhead Group cooperation. Transport & Safety: Road marking works have begun at Tandai in West Honiara to improve traffic flow and road user safety. Sports: OFC Women’s Champions League action continues in Honiara, with Ba Women topping Group A after a 6-0 win over Henderson Eels and Hekari Women facing a must-win clash.