Rugby Governance Crisis: Lakapi Samoa CEO Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun warns there could be “no more Manu Samoa” if the government doesn’t formally accept a World Rugby review—sanctions could cut funding and end the Test programme, as the state has withdrawn recognition and support and backed a rival union. Central Bank Overhaul: Parliament advanced Central Bank of Samoa reforms, with the Central Bank Amendment Bill 2026 passing second reading amid opposition, including moves to separate the governor from the board chair role to strengthen governance and independence. Credit Rules Move Forward: Samoa passed the Credit Information Register Bill 2026 on its final reading, setting up a central credit register run by the Central Bank to improve creditworthiness checks. Ifoga and Reconciliation vs. Health Gaps: A village ifoga to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt followed an alleged Facebook threat case, but the week’s political reconciliation sits alongside reports that public hospitals lack lab supplies for key blood tests. Foreign Investment Tightens: The Foreign Investment Amendment Bill 2026 cleared second reading, adding registration and beneficial-owner disclosure requirements for investors and trusts. Diplomacy and Appointments: India’s MoS Pabitra Margherita heads to Vietnam, Laos and Palau; India’s High Commissioner Muanpuii Saiawi gains concurrent Niue accreditation; Samoa swore in a new Controller & Auditor-General, Fa’amoetauloa Fa’asavalu Ah Siu Lin. Environment and Regional Work: Samoa is set to join a €6m marine litter and plastic waste project via SPREP, and a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition highlights stark differences between healthy deep reefs and damaged shallow ones.