Rugby Governance Crisis: Lakapi Samoa CEO Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun warns “no more Manu Samoa” if the government doesn’t formally accept a World Rugby review—after Samoa withdrew recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa and backed a rival union, with sanctions now looming. Living Heritage: UNESCO backs Samoa’s work to safeguard Tatau, supporting a community-led process to document, consult practitioners, and strengthen protection for future generations. Health and Services: A week of high drama in Samoa is paired with a stark hospital supply problem—laboratory supplies have run out, delaying key blood tests for kidney, liver, thyroid and other serious conditions. Medical Mission: Waikato paediatric surgeon Dr Stephen Adams returns after a Royal Australasian College of Surgeons mission in Apia, assessing 50+ children and performing 26 operations, including life-changing bowel surgery. Sports Spotlight: Vodafone Samoa honours Commonwealth Games medalists Seine Stowers (gold) and John Tafi (silver) with prize packages worth about WST$15,000. Parliament and Economy: Samoa’s Central Bank Amendment Bill 2026 passes second reading, separating the governor and board chair roles to strengthen governance, while the Foreign Investment Amendment Bill 2026 also advances with new disclosure rules for beneficial owners. Culture and Community: Grassroots recycling groups across the Pacific, including Samoa’s Marina Keil, call for a stronger voice in shaping recycling decisions rather than being treated as mere stakeholders.