Government Appointments: Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt says cabinet has approved new chairpersons and board directors across ministries and State-Owned Enterprises, including SNPF, the Development Bank of Samoa and the Gambling Control Authority, with more CEO appointments promised next week. Health & Regulation: Deputy PM and Customs Minister Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio told Parliament there are currently no laws banning vape imports or regulating their use in Samoa, as MPs push for clearer rules amid health concerns. Public Finance: Samoa National Provident Fund members will receive a 6% dividend for FY ended 30 June 2025, with 3% paid in cash and 3% credited to accounts starting 3 July, and a three-month claim window. Energy Costs: Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o announced July fuel changes: diesel and kerosene fall, while petrol rises slightly, with the shifts linked to removal of earlier premiums and ongoing global volatility. Women & Social Development Restructure: A “new era” begins as the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development splits into three entities: the Ministry of Family Affairs, the Samoa District Development Authority, and Government Printing Services. Courts & Elections: Samoa faces fresh by-elections after court decisions void results and confirm corrupt practices findings, including Vaimauga 3 and Falealili 1. Food Safety: The Ministry of Health marks World Food Safety Day with renewed calls for safer food handling, school lessons, and tighter focus on importers and infant formula marketing.