Rugby Governance Crisis: Samoa’s government-backed shake-up is escalating after it withdrew recognition and funding from Lakapi Samoa, with a rival Samoa Rugby Football Union launched in Apia and Manu Samoa captain Theo McFarland and coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi warning World Rugby sanctions could jeopardise Samoa’s 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes. Health Policy: Samoa’s second Pathway for the Development of Samoa sets a target to cut non-communicable diseases by 5%, with diabetes, hypertension, cancer, overweight and obesity tracked through a new monitoring framework. Campus Order: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt publicly scolded more than 4,000 NUS students after a violent brawl, while police confirmed four arrests and charges over bottle-throwing and assault. Border Security: A new K9 unit opened at Faleolo Airport with Australian support to strengthen detection of drugs and restricted items. Social Support: Details were outlined for Samoa’s Child Wellbeing Benefits—$200 newborn bonus and $100 monthly for eligible children up to 35 months, with registration opening in September. Environment & Finance: Samoa’s banks are exploring more green financing for solar and other renewables, while National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a survey to support Samoa’s plan to protect 30% of its ocean. Diplomacy: Pacific foreign ministers failed to agree on a statement condemning China’s ballistic missile test, with Samoa’s representative reporting the consensus fight.