HIV Preparedness Boost: Samoa’s Ministry of Health is stepping up HIV readiness after Fiji declared a national emergency, with extra surveillance, lab readiness, prevention, treatment and community engagement—while stressing it’s precautionary and not saying Samoa has the same situation. Court Watch: The Electoral Court has reserved its decision in the Safata 2 election petition alleging bribery tied to HMNZS Manawanui compensation payments, after a week of hearings. Climate & Media Accountability: Pacific editors and newsroom leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for faster, transparent access to climate loss information and stronger government accountability. Renewables & Power Costs: Samoa’s renewable energy push is moving toward public-private partnerships and clearer investment plans for independent power producers, as experts warn solar alone won’t solve high power costs. Global Finance Push: Samoa joined Global South calls at the UN for a reset of lending and climate-finance rules—arguing small island states shouldn’t have to borrow to recover from crises they didn’t cause. Safe Travel Trial: ACT leader David Seymour says he’d consider a one-year visa-free trial for Samoa, but would cancel it if conditions are abused. Sport & Community: Samoa Water and Taxi Soft Drinks have partnered with Melbourne Storm as official partners, while Samoa’s Safata 2 case and HIV response remain the week’s biggest local policy focus.