Police leadership shake-up: Solomon Islands Governor-General Sir David Tiva Kapu has suspended Police Commissioner Ian Vaevaso less than two months after his April appointment, following allegations that he mishandled drug evidence, intimidated officers and misled investigators; an independent tribunal has been set up and formal charges are expected. Regional security push: PM Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands should explore a Pacific-wide “security architecture” led by Pacific nations, raising the idea during talks with Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese. Maritime crime operations: RSIPF, Customs and Immigration intercepted the Belize-flagged cargo vessel MV Wealth in Renbel, with suspicions of drug trafficking and tobacco smuggling; 19 crew are in custody. City governance: PM Wale urged Honiara City Council to adopt a clear, ambitious plan to make Honiara “livable,” including cost-cutting for business and better basic services. Infrastructure & services: A new Kulabule domestic jetty was commissioned to boost inter-island trade and reduce port congestion; Australia also handed SINU TAFE training equipment worth over SBD170,000. Road safety: MID and World Bank support wrapped a national road safety action plan training and conference, setting up the National Road Safety Council framework. Environment & enforcement: Honiara saw a crackdown on banned single-use plastics, and HCC demolished the Taliseh betel nut market citing safety and security concerns.