Quad Port Push: Foreign ministers from the U.S., India, Japan and Australia agreed to jointly develop Fiji port infrastructure after their New Delhi meeting, a move seen as aimed at strengthening Pacific logistics and supply-chain resilience amid growing China competition. Pacific Finance for SMEs: A new Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund was launched in Suva to help micro, small and medium businesses across Fiji, PNG, Solomon Islands and others access finance and grow in blue/green and climate-resilience sectors. Solomon Islands Microinsurance: TrigaCash climate microinsurance is rolling out to automate payouts for farmers and fishers when weather thresholds are hit, with Central Bank and SINPF partners and support from Australia and New Zealand. Honiara Road Disruptions: Roadworks along Mendana Avenue in Honiara’s CBD will cause lane narrowing and traffic delays until end-July, with traffic controllers and temporary bus-bay changes in place. Local Business Pressure: Copra and cocoa exporters say recently removed export levies hurt farmers, reduced trade and damaged buyer confidence, while local firms warn donor procurement “tick-box” rules are blocking capable Solomon Islands contractors from major tenders. WASH at Vavalu Primary: New Zealand and UNICEF delivered safe water, sanitation and handwashing facilities for over 200 students and teachers at Vavalu Primary, improving hygiene and attendance, especially for girls. Diplomatic Moves: U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Daniel O’Hara and Japan’s Ambassador Keiichi Hagiuchi both paid courtesy visits to Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela, highlighting development cooperation and economic partnership.