Climate Science Partnership: Samoa’s Scientific Research Organisation (SROS) and the Pacific Community (SPC) have signed an MoU to boost local climate research—covering loss and damage methods, data collection, monitoring, lab capability, and support for evidence-led decisions. Health & Training Infrastructure: Samoa and Japan broke ground on a major upgrade to the National University of Samoa’s Faculty of Health Science, aiming to modernise facilities for training the next generation of health professionals. Specialist Care at Home: A new private specialist hospital is set to open in Savai‘i (Salelologa), designed to cut the need for patients to travel overseas for services not currently available locally. Weather & Early Warning: Pacific ministers reaffirmed the Weather Ready Pacific Programme, with Samoa and others set to follow Tonga’s radar and observing-station upgrades. Marine Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas is launching a baseline study of Tokelau’s reefs and deep-sea environments to guide future ocean policy and protection plans. Samoa Governance: Samoa’s Electoral Commission process is set to trigger an additional women MP under Article 44 after upcoming by-election results. Tech in the Region: Kritilabs and Fiji’s RC Manubhai signed a three-year pact to bring AI, IoT, and video analytics across Pacific markets, including plans for Samoa. Pacific Climate Publishing: A new Pacific Climate Change Journal launched at POPCCC to push Pacific research into peer-reviewed, policymaker-facing work. Timekeeping Reminder: Daylight saving returns in New Zealand next Sunday, with clock changes set to disrupt sleep for many.