Drug Enforcement: Australia-linked “mother vessel” MV Wealth was detained in the Solomon Islands as part of Operation Minjiang, after Queensland police seized 178kg cocaine and 142kg meth (about A$121m) and charged six men over an alleged east-coast import and safe-house network. Regional Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has become the first woman and first ni-Vanuatu to lead the MSG Secretariat as Director General, a historic 40-year milestone for the bloc headquartered in Port Vila. Pacific Security Politics: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale floated a Pacific-wide security pact idea in Canberra, pushing for a “Pacific-led” security architecture and a review of the China-Solomons security pact. Trade & Customs: Solomon Islands Customs introduced new ASYCUDA World manifest requirements for shipping and airline agents, including extra “Notify” details and TINs, effective 16 June. Banking & Construction: CBSI launched procurement for an eight-storey headquarters in Honiara, designed to meet Australian/New Zealand codes and local building standards. Infrastructure Planning: Western Province completed SINIIP 2026 consultations in Gizo, with leaders stressing transparent, inclusive project delivery. Governance & Justice: UNDP says it will support Solomon Islands to rejoin EITI to strengthen extractives transparency, while a PNG–Solomons twinning program targets capacity building for prosecutors. Youth & Environment: The Governor-General urged action on youth unemployment and drug abuse, and MECDM called for daily coastal and waste stewardship through community-led “Three Rs” action.