Sports Governance: Samoa’s government has withdrawn recognition and all financial support for Lakapi Samoa, saying it had given time for internal issues to be resolved and citing divisions and rugby’s deteriorating standing. District Development: Cabinet approved Unasa Viane Faifuaina Toala as inaugural CEO of the newly established District Development Authority for a three-year term, tasking it with driving the FAST Government’s District Development Project. Education Planning: Samoa launched the Samoa Education Management Information System (SEMIS) to give officials real-time data on students, teachers and schools, aiming to strengthen planning and accountability with Pacific Community support. Youth Voice: UN held a Samoa youth consultation for the UN Common Country Analysis, with young people calling for more jobs, better education access, mental health support, climate action, and stronger participation in decisions. Diplomacy: The new U.S. Ambassador to Samoa, Jared Novelly, presented his credentials, promising a stronger partnership focused on follow-through. Regional Fisheries: Pacific states moved to turn the South Pacific albacore tuna harvest deal into enforceable rules via implementing arrangements. Commonwealth Games (Samoa-linked): Narender Berwal advanced to CWG 90+kg semifinals after a tight quarterfinal win over Samoa’s Michael Seko, while India’s boxing medal run continued on Day 7.