RSIPF Maritime Boost: Australia has handed over two NIAD vessels to strengthen the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force’s coastal and inter-island operations, with officials saying the move supports sovereignty, safety and access for remote communities. Border Security Upgrade: Australia will also hand over the new Lofung Border and Patrol Boat Outpost in the Shortlands on 17 August, bringing police, customs, biosecurity and immigration under one roof to improve western border coordination. Health & Safety: The Ministry of Health is scaling up frontline wound-care skills to tackle diabetic foot complications, including training nurses to assess and treat wounds earlier. Mining Law Overhaul: Parliament is set to consider a new Mineral Resources Bill to modernise mining rules, strengthen environmental safeguards, and make community development agreements a statutory requirement. Economy Watch: Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says real GDP growth for 2026 is revised up to 3.5%, driven by mining, agriculture, tourism and fisheries as logging declines. Opposition on Delta Preparedness: Opposition leader Matthew Wale warns the government to take a “zero risk” approach as repatriation flights could bring the delta variant, urging clearer explanations and ongoing risk analysis. Football: SIFF has released S-League Round 8 fixtures at Lawson Tama Stadium, with four matches scheduled across Saturday and Sunday.