Maritime Security: Samoa’s Government has reactivated Operation Ika Moana, reviving a sub-regional maritime surveillance push that coordinates monitoring across Pacific EEZs after a five-year pause. Disaster Response Training: Samoan police joined the French-led Exercise Marara with the Pacific Response Group, a multinational unit built to boost humanitarian assistance and disaster relief when local capacity is stretched. Clean Energy Push: Pacific energy experts warn the fuel crisis proves fossil-fuel dependence is a vulnerability, urging faster, locally led renewables and community-led planning rather than short-term fixes. Health Governance: New Zealand is criticised for rejecting WHO International Health Regulations updates, with concerns it could weaken Pacific disease surveillance and health outcomes. Coral Reef Funding: Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has awarded 16 local grants to protect and restore coral reefs using a ridge-to-reef approach that blends science and traditional knowledge. Manufacturing Leadership: Samoa Association of Manufacturers and Exporters appoints Dr Seuseu Tauati as new SAME CEO, aiming to expand innovation and export market access. Climate Outlook: SPREP confirms El Niño conditions, warning Western Pacific countries to plan for drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk. Local Business & Health Products: Ah Liki Wholesale partners with Pasifika Sanitary Products to distribute locally made sanitary care across Samoa. Regional Fisheries: Cabinet endorses an MoU for sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna, bringing Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands, Niue and Tonga closer on science-based tuna governance. Cyber/Trust Warning: Pacific leaders are urged to stay alert to crypto scams that exploit community trust and public connections.