WASH in Schools: Vavalu Primary in Guadalcanal has received new water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, including a sustainable spring supply, gender-friendly ablution blocks and handwashing stations, as part of the New Zealand–UNICEF WASH in Schools programme. Road Disruption: Honiara drivers and pedestrians face lane narrowing and congestion on Mendana Avenue from the Hot Bread roundabout to the HCC roundabout, with works continuing until July. New PM’s First Moves: Newly elected Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit Australia for talks with Anthony Albanese on 3 June, with economic development and security high on the agenda. Cyclone Recovery Visit: Wale is also set to travel to Western and Choiseul communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with costs funded by Australia. Local Governance & Services: Western Province Premier Billy Veo says the push for statehood is about improving service delivery, after a courtesy visit by PM Wale in Gizo. Sports for Youth: The NSC’s “Ping for Fun” table tennis programme has wrapped up in Honiara, while Solomon Islands athletes and officials continue regional leadership exposure. WWII Remembrance: Jackson native Lt. Thomas Arthur Ruth has been laid to rest after decades missing in action, with ties to the Solomon Islands campaign.