Marine Wildlife Under Pressure: Solomon Islands experts say dugongs are “slowly disappearing” as opportunistic hunting and habitat loss push the species toward local extinction, with dugong meat still prized for cultural feasts. Regional Fisheries Security: Pacific nations wrapped up Operation Tui Moana (4–22 May), inspecting 61 vessels and flagging 200+ detections to deter illegal fishing and maritime crime. Energy and Climate Stress: A record-dry April in eastern Australia boosted solar irradiance, while Pacific leaders invoked the Biketawa Declaration to coordinate a response to looming fuel supply risks. Solomons Infrastructure: Preparations for the Ahanga Wharf Project are advancing, and Honiara’s Mendana Avenue sealing is now open to the public as crews shift to remaining sections. Labour and Skills: Fiji’s labour market survey flags shortages across 95 job categories despite employment growth, pointing to weak coordination between training and employer needs. Policy Whiplash in Solomons: Prime Minister Matthew Wale reinstated a dolphin export ban, reversing a short-lived lift days earlier.