Fuel Crisis Impact: A new regional look at how the Pacific fuel crunch drove sharp fuel and electricity cost hikes, forcing governments to scramble for supply and push renewables as tough choices loom. Community Audits for CDF: The Office of the Auditor General will roll out Community Participatory Audits to all 50 constituencies to strengthen transparency and oversight of Constituency Development Funds, with the World Bank backing the initiative. Plastic Ban Enforcement: Honiara’s multi-agency task force says banned single-use plastic sellers face arrest and legal action as enforcement ramps up nationwide. Visa Pathway: Australia will open Pacific Engagement Visa applications from July 1–29, doubling places for Solomon Islanders from 150 to 300 from 2027. Federalism Consultations: Choiseul Province is consulting on moving from a unitary system toward federalism, with cost-benefit analysis feeding into national decision-making. Security and China Treaty Debate: A senior minister says policing and security cooperation with China should be sidelined as Solomon Islands reviews its controversial security arrangements and seeks a “reset” with Australia. Regional Crime Link: Australia’s record 2.7-tonne cocaine bust is tied to an investigation that also involves a vessel detained in the Solomon Islands. Youth and Democracy: A Pacific youth forum urges young people to take active roles in shaping democratic governance, including a push for a Pacific Youth and Politics Network.