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Election Petition in Vaimauga 3: Four witnesses told the court that MP Lautimuia Uelese Vaai gave $500 after a Leone meeting on 20 April, saying the money was meant to entice voters—while the defence argued it was a traditional courtesy. Judiciary Appointments: Alalatoa Rosella Viane Papalii was sworn in as Acting Supreme Court Judge, with her first appeal-related matter set for 11 June. Fuel Watch in Samoa: The NEOC says Samoa remains on Amber Level precautions with reserves still secure (about 40 days petrol, 35 days diesel, 64 days kerosene/jet), and tanker arrivals scheduled for 4 July, then August and September. District Development Programme Dispute: Government pushed back on claims of DDP funding trouble, saying the programme is operating as intended and that district councils are separate legal entities when seeking bank overdrafts. Health System Strain: Samoa’s national hospital is rationing key medicines amid low supply, with outside help arriving in stages and reports pointing to a SAT$12 million unpaid supplier bill backlog. Disability Rights Milestone: Samoa’s Mataafa Faatino Utumapu was elected to the UN CRPD Committee, alongside Palau’s Villarney Remengesau—boosting Pacific representation on disability rights. Climate & Fisheries: Conservation International and Samoa’s agriculture ministry launched 15 village fisheries management plans, while Pacific leaders also advanced work on a climate warning system for shifting tuna stocks.

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