Ahanga Wharf Momentum: Renbel’s Ahanga Wharf project is moving ahead fast—site facilities are set, most foundation pile materials and key equipment are already on the ground, and Honiara has finished most precast concrete units for the superstructure, with extra specialised piling gear added after ground conditions differed from early expectations. RSIPF Maritime Response: In Honiara, RSIPF clarified that a China-donated fast craft was temporarily secured ashore during Cyclone Maila, but was unlawfully boarded by youths who later apologised after the incident was flagged. Fuel Crisis Watch: Pacific leaders are pressing for coordinated action as the Middle East conflict threatens fuel supply—foreign ministers have invoked the Biketawa Declaration and are setting up a taskforce, with warnings that tankers not arriving could quickly hit inflation and daily life. Regional Cooperation on Fisheries: Operation Tui Moana wrapped up after three weeks of surveillance, with 61 vessel inspections and more than 200 detections checked across multiple Pacific EEZs. Modern Slavery & Digital Ministry: Bishops meeting in Guam focused on protecting migrant workers from modern slavery risks and expanding church support through digital communication.