Prime Minister’s Overseas Push: Matthew Wale will depart Honiara this Sunday for official visits to Washington, D.C. and Tokyo, meeting US State Department and key agencies and then Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi, with a return expected on 26 July. Rural Market Support: CEMA’s “Farmer First” campaign is boosting cocoa and copra sales in Simbo and Vella Lavella, with agents buying directly from producers and reporting faster cash payments and better access to markets. Domestic Air Travel Disruption: Solomon Airlines says the return of a second twin otter from maintenance should ease recent schedule problems caused by operating with only one aircraft, while the Dash-8 repair is still pending. Judicial Autonomy Work: OPMC convened a meeting with Justice and Legal Affairs, the judiciary and Finance to advance judicial autonomy reforms, aligning policy, legal and budget steps for an independent judiciary. Constituency Delivery: East Choiseul has completed its 2025 Constituency Development Programme, including water tanks, solar sets, ice-making and outboard engines for fisheries and income activities. Health Infrastructure Upgrade: Japan-funded upgrades to Kilu’u’fi Hospital in Malaita were handed over, as provincial leaders also warned that most facilities have seen little or no renovation in recent years. Regional Security Debate: Pacific peace groups and officials are reacting to China’s submarine-launched missile test, arguing it strengthens calls for Pacific-led security arrangements and opposes the Pacific becoming a proving ground for major powers. Diplomacy in the Region: Solomon Islands will host Papua New Guinea PM James Marape for an official visit tied to the SDA “Solomon Islands for Christ” programme, with guard of honour, church address and bilateral talks planned.