Health & Border Control: Opposition leader Matthew Wale warns the government to take a “zero risk” approach as it prepares for further repatriation flights, saying quarantine SOPs must be strong enough to contain the delta variant and also watch for the more transmissible lambda variant. Mining & Land Rights: The government introduced a new Mineral Resources Bill 2025 to replace the 30-year-old mining law, putting statutory Community Development Agreements at the centre and strengthening landowner access, compensation and environmental safeguards. Parliament & Public Finance: Parliament deferred consideration of the 2025 and 2026 supplementary appropriation Bills after required reports weren’t tabled, while Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo told MPs debt remains within safety limits and flagged concerns about weak visible capital inflows from mining despite strong gold exports. Police & Security: RSIPF received an upgraded Tactical Training Centre from the AFP ($5.5m) and also took delivery of two Naiad maritime vessels to boost near-shore and inter-island policing against organised crime and drug trafficking. Infrastructure & Transport: Honiara Port upgrade works moved into the next phase for Berth 1, and traffic sign installation is underway on upgraded roads to improve safety. Regional Cooperation: PM Wale met SPC on technical cooperation including maritime boundaries and fisheries, while g7+ Secretary-General Helder da Costa praised Solomon Islands’ leadership as it chairs the group. Economy & Revenue: Lilo reported 2025 spending at about $5.1b against revenue of about $4.1b, and said 2026 growth is revised to 3.5% as logging declines and mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries support demand. Sports Governance: OFC welcomed FIFA’s withdrawal of the Forward Enterprise proposal, urging transparency and respect for established processes. Energy & Development: Cabinet approved work on a new national bank with a rural bank component, and the government launched PacFresH2O to strengthen freshwater security and climate resilience.