Education Tech: Samoa launched the Samoa Education Management Information System (SEMIS) to give officials real-time data on students, teachers and schools, aiming to improve planning, accountability and learning outcomes. Tourism Branding: Samoa Tourism Authority is seeking a lead brand and creative agency to refresh the country’s destination brand, with work covering strategy, research, creative, digital and rollout support. Health Alert: Health New Zealand is urging extra vigilance after an unexplained measles case in Palmerston North, with possible community spread concerns for people who were in Wellington around the Matariki weekend. Digital & Data Skills: GIS and spatial practitioners from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi, Fiji, for training to strengthen environmental data management and action. Ocean Protection: UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning of irreversible harm to ecosystems. Precision Medicine: A Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium in Samoa is pushing for Indigenous participation so genomics research is equitable and culturally grounded. Governance & Tech Leadership: Cabinet approved new CEO appointments, including for Samoa Shipping Corporation, Development Bank of Samoa, and the District Development Authority.