Aleipata Ship Mystery: Samoa Observer reports residents near the Aleipata wharf were left in the dark about an ADB-funded Matautu port expansion after a Chinese-operated cargo ship arrived in April—fueling rumours and suspicion, with the paper urging better public consultation and clearer local communication. Cabinet Medical Bill: Samoa Cabinet approved about $360,000 tālā to cover Minister Ale Vena Ale’s medical treatment in New Zealand, including costs from July 2025, via the Overseas Medical Treatment Scheme. FAST Leadership Move: FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio was appointed Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, a key reshuffle as the party tightens its policy and messaging. Foreign Affairs Resignation: Peseta Noumea Simi resigned as CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with sources pointing to a departure before her contract end and raising questions after her controversial reappointment. Education Boost: JICA awarded five Samoans SDG Global Leader scholarships to study in Japan, including public management, environmental science, business and policy science. Measina Festival Launch: The Measina Cultural & Arts Festival logo was unveiled ahead of the Sunday 30 opening, replacing the Teuila Festival and positioning the event as a major showcase of Samoan identity. RFK Jr. Samoa Vaccine Fallout (US politics with Samoa links): New documents reported by AP and The Guardian contradict RFK Jr.’s Senate claims that his 2019 Samoa trip had “nothing to do with vaccines,” prompting calls for a criminal investigation and renewed scrutiny of his role amid the measles outbreak.