Road & Access: Honiara’s long-discussed second road corridor is moving ahead, with the works ministry procuring a feasibility study and detailed design (Lungga east to White River west) alongside ADB-backed rehabilitation of the White River–Lambi road, with consultant reports expected by October. Primary Health Care Push: The health ministry says primary health care will be the frontline focus—rehabbing closed clinics, upgrading Area Health Centres, and strengthening maternal/child health, immunisation, nutrition, mental health support, and early referral. Mental Health Law Reform: Government plans to bring a new Mental Health Bill to replace the 1970 Mental Treatment Act, alongside other health legislation updates. HIV Services Expansion: Australia and MHMS are expanding HIV prevention, testing and treatment across all provinces with over SBD$5m for workforce, community awareness, and stronger surveillance. Gender-Based Violence Prevention: Western Province backs the EmpowerHER Project, framing gender-based violence as a public health issue and prioritising prevention and earlier support. Public Health & Safety Planning: Home Affairs Minister Maelanga says new cemetery laws are needed as burial pressure grows, warning of public health and land-use risks without modern rules. Governance & Health System Risk: Auditor General findings on absenteeism call for urgent enforcement of attendance management, warning of major service-delivery harm from “No Work, Full Pay” culture.