Cabinet & Oversight: Samoa’s oldest sitting MP, Tea Toala Peato, has been sworn in as Minister of the Legislative Assembly and the Office of the Ombudsman, marking a major Cabinet reshuffle as the 86-year-old returns to top executive duties after decades in Parliament. World Bank Talks: Deputy PM and Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo hosted a World Bank delegation to review Samoa’s development priorities, World Bank project progress, and the draft Samoa Growth and Jobs Report, including discussion of the Climate Resilient Transport Project. Police Online Safety: Samoa Police and corrections officials warned the public about AI-generated fake accounts and misleading posts impersonating police and government, urging people to stop, check, and think before sharing. Transport Clarification: The Land Transport Authority clarified that a vehicle assigned to the Prime Minister’s Principal Adviser remains Government-owned, even after a registration plate change for safety and security. Rugby League Partnership: Fiji formally joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, with Samoa, PNG and Tonga already onboard, aiming to grow school and community rugby league and build Pacific-led talent pathways. NRL Samoa Connections: Kelma Tuilagi is set to return to Melbourne Storm on a 12-month deal starting in 2027, while Samoa international Ronald Volkman faces contract uncertainty after Parramatta’s decision to sign Jarome Luai. Sports & Community: Miss Samoa launched a Child Vendors Education Assistance Programme to support working children to stay in school, and Samoa’s golf scene saw a surge in participation alongside the Samoa Open Championship.