Solomon Games Rugby Sevens: Honiara took men’s gold at the 2026 Solomon Games, beating Renbel 22-12, while Malaita won women’s gold after edging Guadalcanal 12-10; coach Leslie Puia praised discipline but called for more support for Team Honiara. Solomon Games Athletics: Honiara swept the men’s 800m final with Lawrence Samani winning gold (2:05.38), and Malaita celebrated a women’s javelin one-two with Gloria Musuota (26.64m) and Santy Kako (22.12m). Beach Volleyball at SINIS: Pool matches kicked off at the Solomon Games, with Malaita and Honiara starting strong in the women’s division and Honiara and Renbel winning in the men’s. Floorball Rise: The Solomon Islands men’s 3v3 team climbed to world No. 22, a breakthrough hailed by the Floorball Federation after its debut at the 2026 World Championship. Chess in Honiara: The Sir Peter Kenilorea Championship opened with King Blundres, Checkers White and Skills Kings tied at the top after four rounds. Independence Day in Gizo: A lowkey celebration featured local musicians performing at the Gizo Netball Court, bringing families together through song and dance. Aviation & Tourism: Solomon Airlines relaunched direct Honiara–Port Moresby services after 15 years, and Tourism Solomons called it a “game changer” for Asia-linked travel, including China. Arts & Climate: British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor installed “The Solomon Siren” off Kale Island, memorialising the island’s loss to rising seas.