Military: Scouts have been able to contact some of the tribes diplomatically, though there is a language barrier, the tribesmen seem to be kind though they worship different gods (some tribes polytheistic some monotheistic but none of the tribes share gods) maybe if you contacted a god of language/communication you could better help these dealings. A small fleet of sea fareing ships are sent to the south strait, the men aboard find about 8 very large sea serpents. The men do not know how to communicate with them but they seem to be peaceful. A castle and dungeon are under construction to house prisoners.
Goverent: With the majority of law breakers being minor offences the streets are now clean and the sewers running entirly fine with no back ups or clogs thanks to new crews of workers. The roads are also well maintained. Some of the less inteligent/ not magically gifted citizens want to form a labor group that will specify in maintaining infrastructure of the island, specifically repairing the desolate town. A winner for the idol challenge has been chosen, the idol is a humanoid made of moving gears, this idol is crafted from fine metals and is fairly small but is awe inspiring.
People: Magic is now taught at all levels of education and past primary training students are given the option of (along with normal curriculum specification) training in general magics (those that are unsure of career path or do not want a job that needs magic), defensive/offensive magics (those wanting to join the military), restoration magics (those wanting to be doctors), and illusion magics (those that want to be diplomats, performers, or general public speakers).
As you are walking around your godly plain having a fine discussion with your new friend you come across another god, he hands a message to you and leaves to deliver another message before you can even react.