Minimum Wage Review: Solomon Islands private sector groups are urging the Government to consult widely across provinces and assess economic conditions before any adjustment to the national minimum wage, warning a poorly timed increase could hurt business viability and jobs. Transport Resilience Upgrade: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development, under SIRAP2 with World Bank support, is improving climate-resilient road and port asset management by upgrading the Transport Asset Management System to better plan, prioritise and maintain key infrastructure. Pacific Unity Push: PM Matthew Wale and Fiji’s PM Sitiveni Rabuka met in Suva to call for a stronger, united Pacific voice, with discussions also touching MSG trade direction and regional cooperation. Regional Governance Talks: Forum Troika leaders met in Suva ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, focusing on reforms to keep Pacific institutions responsive and member-led, plus preparations for COP31 engagement. SME Finance Boost: Government has signed a revised MoU with the Central Bank to strengthen the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme, including SBD18 million disbursement for 2026 to expand business lending. Independence Week Plans: Honiara will host a National Thanksgiving Church Service on Sunday 5 July at St Barnabas Anglican Cathedral, ahead of the 48th Independence celebrations. Sports: Henderson Eels FC and Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels FC were eliminated from the OFC Women’s Champions League after a 6-0 loss to Vanuatu’s Tafea. Culture: The National Panpipe Festival (NAPTAN) is underway in Honiara, running 1–5 July, celebrating panpipe traditions with performances from across the provinces.