Parliament & Courts: The District Court will rule next week on whether the late Papalii Sia Figiel’s statement can be admitted in a criminal case, with prosecutors arguing it’s a threshold reliability test while the defence challenges circumstances and fairness. Human Rights & Justice: The Supreme Court struck out HRPP secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi’s bid to replace Police as applicant in a judicial review linked to the PM and others. Government Accountability: A commission has been set up to investigate possible criminal charges against FAST leaders and legal advisers after complaints tied to the party’s swearing-in outside Parliament and claims of incitement and misrepresentation. Public Safety & Policing: Two female constables were suspended over leaked CCTV footage showing a traffic officer being hit by a vehicle, with police saying the leak came from the CCTV operating room. Social Policy: SVSG and the UN Trust Fund resumed community awareness to end violence against women, with police, justice and law centre presentations planned. Youth & Development: Samoa launched its Youth Policy 2026–2031 and re-established a Youth Advisory Committee to expand youth leadership, jobs, wellbeing and participation. Border Security: Samoa Customs completed a high-level study tour in New Zealand focused on border management, intelligence sharing and tackling illicit drugs and organised crime. Economy Watch: The Central Bank warned that delays in implementing the $1.5b budget could slow Samoa’s economic recovery. Health Infrastructure: A morgue reopening is welcome, but questions remain over why new refrigeration units are still idle amid tender delays. International Links: The PM began an official New Zealand visit engaging RSE seasonal workers, with bilateral discussions expected in Wellington. Digital & Governance Systems: MFSA launched a whole-of-ministry centralised digital repository to track programmes, reach and gaps more reliably. Cyber Scams: Fake AI-generated photos are being used in Facebook scams impersonating a PNG celebrity, highlighting growing risks from deepfakes.