Electricity & transport accountability: Former Education Minister Loau Keneti Sio is calling for two separate Commissions of Inquiry—one into Fiaga power generators and outages, and another into a $20m catamaran boat still not arriving over safety concerns. Fuel levy & power supply: Lautimuia Uelese Vaai used Budget debate to push electricity, water and safety as top priorities, backed a review of solar power stations, and urged relief measures as fuel pressures continue. Airline plans under fire: Samoa’s PM dismissed Asian Development Bank warnings that a government-backed airline could be financially devastating, insisting partners “don’t know what we are facing,” while parliament continues debate on the airline relaunch. District council chair court fight: Supreme Court proceedings continue in the HRPP challenge over district council chair appointments, with interveners allowed and a timetable set for a 13 July hearing. Drug enforcement: Police charged a former Samoa Uniting Party candidate in Phase 9 of anti-drug operations, alongside others facing alleged methamphetamine, marijuana and related offences. Public safety crackdown: Police arrested a 41-year-old for shooting and damaging streetlights after a viral video, with the PM urging protection of public assets. EXPO 2027: Samoa confirmed participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade under “Rhythms of Samoa,” linking sport, trade and culture. Sports & culture: Manu Samoa halfback Melani Matavao says he’s ready to seize his World Cup chance; Samoa also announced an Arts & Culture Week to replace the Teuila Tourism Festival Week in September.