Sports Incentives: The National Sports Council announced medal incentives for Solomon Islands athletes, coaches and officials ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–Aug 2). National Games Countdown: Organisers for the Solomon Games 2026 “Rise Together” say preparations are in the final stretch for July 6–10, with provinces finalising selections and registrations. Road Safety Push: MID, with World Bank support, wrapped up a national road safety training, council meeting and conference in Honiara, setting up the National Road Safety Council framework. Maritime Infrastructure: Honiara’s new Kulabule Jetty was commissioned, honouring late Captain Judah Kulabule, and expected to boost domestic shipping and inter-island trade. Inter-island Trade: Solomon Ports also commissioned a Kulabule Jetty project aimed at easing congestion and improving cargo and passenger handling. Skills & Education: Australia handed SINU TAFE training equipment worth over SBD170,000 for building and carpentry courses; SINU also began rolling out its 2026–2030 strategic plan. Health & Climate Readiness: NDMO activated the national drought response plan as El Niño conditions develop, while Western Province’s health summit in Gizo concluded with calls to strengthen primary care. Law & Order: Police suspended newly appointed Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso over a meth evidence scandal, and a joint operation intercepted a suspected transnational crime-linked vessel (MV Wealth) for further investigation. Environment Enforcement: Honiara authorities seized banned single-use plastics in an enforcement operation targeting businesses. Culture & Community: Wan Fire festival preparations continued with Melanesian music acts arriving in the region.