Culture & Arts: Tokelau-born Pacific artist Olivia Foa’i shared her emotional return journey to Fakaofo, filming her homecoming and reflecting on Te Vaka’s legacy and her own music career. Community & Sport: A Melbourne dance academy will bring 102 performers to Samoa on Aug 28 for cultural performances, workshops and donations, including planned visits to the Samoa Cancer Society and Kidney Foundation. Education & Society: Samoa’s Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt addressed more than 4,000 NUS students after a violent campus brawl, with police confirming four arrests and charges over injuries and disorderly conduct. Government Support: Details were outlined for Samoa’s Child Wellbeing Benefits, including a $200 newborn bonus and $100 monthly support from birth to 35 months, with registration opening in September. Internet & Infrastructure: The Manatua submarine cable fault near Samoa has degraded services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs now depending on securing a specialist cable vessel. Border Security: Samoa Police opened a new K9 unit at Faleolo Airport, funded with Australian support, to strengthen detection of drugs and restricted items. Environment: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a survey in Samoa’s new marine protected areas to build a scientific baseline for protecting 30% of the ocean. Rugby & Governance: Manu Samoa captain Theo McFarland and coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi have written to the Prime Minister urging action to avoid World Rugby sanctions amid the Lakapi Samoa crisis and a new Samoa Rugby Football Union.