Attorney-General Sworn In: Gabriel Suri was officially sworn in as Solomon Islands’ Attorney General at Government House, taking over as the government’s chief legal adviser as the Wale administration moves into reforms on mining, forestry, anti-corruption and legislative review. Foreign Affairs Diplomacy: New Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela met Japan’s Ambassador Keiichi Hagiuchi, reaffirming long-running cooperation—especially health support including the Kilu’ufi Hospital improvement and expansion in Malaita. US-Solomons Cooperation: The US Chargé d’Affaires Daniel O’Hara visited Houenipwela, highlighting progress under the MCC Threshold Program and the new Development Finance Corporation investment incentive agreement. Climate Microinsurance Rollout: TrigaCash is set to expand nationwide, using automatic payouts triggered by weather and climate thresholds to speed up recovery for farmers and fishers after shocks. Disaster Recovery Pressure: Opposition leaders called for practical disaster recovery leadership after Cyclone Maila, questioning whether recent reassurance visits have delivered tangible outcomes for Western and Choiseul. Regional Governance Workshop: Pacific meteorology directors met in Honiara to review the PIMS strategy and draft the next plan through 2036, funded by the EU. Health & Education WASH: New Zealand and UNICEF handed over WASH facilities at Vavalu Primary School, improving safe water, sanitation and hygiene—especially for girls’ attendance. Tourism Leadership: Newly appointed Culture & Tourism Minister James Bonuga met tourism officials and briefed on visitor numbers, aiming to strengthen coordination across the sector. Roadworks Disruption: Honiara’s Mendana Avenue CBD roadworks continue until end of July, with lane closures and traffic delays. Culture Event Confirmed: NATPAN panpipe festival will proceed July 1–5 despite government leadership changes. Geopolitics Watch: The Quad’s New Delhi meeting announced port infrastructure cooperation in Fiji, raising questions about future US-China competition in the Pacific.