Judiciary Update: Justice Vui Clarence Nelson has taken his oath as senior justice of Samoa’s Supreme Court, appointed under recent constitutional amendments to help the Chief Justice and keep the courts running smoothly. AI Safety in the Pacific: A PNG TV personality’s experience shows how AI-made fake images are being used for Facebook scams, with calls for community awareness alongside new laws. Rugby Pathways: PacificAus Sports says Samoa and Tonga women’s players are gaining elite Super Rugby Women’s experience, strengthening depth ahead of the 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Regional Rugby Training: Coaches, referees and administrators from Fiji, Samoa and Tonga are in Nadi for a week-long CAP Rugby Training Week focused on improving coaching, officiating and rugby management. Environment & Waste: Samoa officially launched a new weighbridge at Tafaigata Landfill to improve waste measurement and planning, supported by Japan’s J-PRISM 3. Tourism & Culture: Samoa’s Teuila Festival has been renamed the Measina Festival, with registrations closing July 31 and competitions starting August 7. Transport & Connectivity: Qantas launched a new direct Auckland–Apia service, aiming to boost travel links between New Zealand and Samoa. Public Service & Governance: Samoa’s High Commission in New Zealand received a briefing and asset tour from the Prime Minister, who urged a more commercially minded approach to stewardship. Youth Development: Samoa launched its Youth Policy 2026–2031 and re-established the Youth Advisory Committee to expand youth leadership, education, jobs and wellbeing. Sports Spotlight: Samoa’s weightlifters Feagaiga Stowers and Iuniarra Sipaia are pushing each other in the same division after strong Arafura Games results, as they build toward the Pacific Games and Olympic qualification.