AI & Scams in the Pacific: Papua New Guinea is moving to criminalise malicious AI uses like deepfakes and digital impersonation after scammers abused AI-manipulated photos to run fake giveaways, with victims warning the harm can spill into real-world safety risks. Digital Inclusion & Safety: Tonga’s universities are joining a Pacific digital inclusion and online safety challenge in PNG, aiming for practical solutions on cybersecurity, safer online spaces, and digital financial access. Samoa’s Climate Tech on the Ground: Samoa has started community consultations and fieldwork to “ground truth” mangrove carbon storage, feeding into greenhouse gas accounting and Paris climate reporting. STEM for Kids: Lumanai Samoa and the Samoa Early Learning Foundation ran robotics and coding workshops for children on Upolu and Savai’i, using LEGO robots to build problem-solving skills. Local Jobs Pressure: Young Samoan graduates say getting their first job is still a major struggle despite qualifications, especially in the public sector. Aviation & Connectivity: Samoa Airways welcomed back its refurbished Twin Otter 5W-FAY after major structural upgrades, extending its service life by about 30 years. Border Tech & Training: Samoa Customs completed a high-level study tour with New Zealand Customs focused on strengthening border management, intelligence sharing, and capability. Regional Tech & Culture: Samoa’s communications minister attended a World Internet Conference forum on using digital tech to preserve cultural heritage, highlighting global case studies and cross-cultural dialogue. Crypto Community Campaign: Phemex launched a Samoa-linked “Invite & Earn” futures referral drive offering trading vouchers and a $30,000 prize pool. Cyberbullying Awareness: Samoa police ran a long perimeter relay to spotlight online bullying and harassment, tying the message to cyber safety work.