Central Bank Reform: Samoa MPs passed the Credit Information Register Bill on its final reading and are debating a Central Bank Amendment that would separate the governor from the board chair role, with the PM arguing it protects governance while the IMF has raised independence concerns. Public Finance & Oversight: A new Controller and Auditor-General, Fa’amoetauloa Fa’asavalu Ah Siu Lin, was sworn in after nearly 20 years at the Audit Office, as Samoa also continues World Bank talks on growth, jobs, and project delivery. Cabinet & Political Appointments: Tea To’oala Peato, Samoa’s oldest MP, was sworn in as a Cabinet minister overseeing the Legislative Assembly and the Office of the Ombudsman, in a reshuffle tied to an election petition. Rule of Law & Online Safety: Police warned the public about AI-generated fake content and impersonation online, while the Supreme Court kept 14 defendants from a recent drug raid in custody as cases are adjourned. Environment & Regional Cooperation: Samoa is part of a €6m Pacific marine litter and plastic waste project, and a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition highlights a stark split between thriving deep reefs and damaged shallow ones. Labour Mobility: Samoa First Union representatives joined a Pacific workshop on challenges facing workers under NZ seasonal workers and Australia’s PALM schemes. Sports & Community: Pacific Mini Games safeguarding recorded 11 abuse cases, and Samoa’s ocean and governance stories sit alongside regional sport developments.