Digital Culture & History: Fa’afafine artist Lindah Lepou turns “human zoos” history into a new exhibition, using couture and digital imagery to confront colonisation, exploitation, and being displayed. Public Health Watch: WHO urges Pacific countries to prepare for bird flu (H5N1) as detections in Australia and New Zealand raise the risk of animal-to-human spillover, stressing One Health coordination. Health Policy Pressure: New documents reignite debate over US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Samoa trip tied to measles deaths, with calls for a criminal probe after claims about vaccines allegedly conflict with a 2019 letter. Samoa Skills for Japan: Five Samoans win 2026 JICA SDGs scholarships to study in Japan, including environmental science, public management, business, and policy. Tech & Finance Launch: ZMO rolls out a crypto exchange and stock futures platform built around “1-click” trading and AI-assisted strategies. Local Tech & Community Trust: Samoa’s Aleipata ship mystery highlights how missing project details can fuel rumours—underscoring the need for better consultation and information flow. Biodiversity Research: Fiji researchers test biological controls for the invasive African tulip tree, keeping agents contained while checking safety. Science, Culture & Learning: Pacific universities push indigenous languages into classrooms and tech, warning that losing language means losing knowledge and identity.