HMNZS Manawanui Compensation: Samoa’s Disaster Advisory Committee says more than $6 million tala has already been paid to Safata families, with 5,524 residents receiving transfers, while the programme moves into Phase 2 planning. Siumu Payments: The same compensation deal will also reach Siumu residents, with $1,100 each expected to be completed by end of July, including cheques for people without bank accounts. Fuel Security & Prices: Samoa has enough petroleum for about a month (36 days petrol, 28 days diesel, 66 days kerosene) and is on Amber alert as shipments are monitored; meanwhile July pricing shows diesel and kerosene down, with petrol up slightly. Policing Partnership: Samoa and New Zealand launched a four-year Policing Programme, sending five NZ advisers to strengthen investigations, prosecutions, prevention and community engagement. Monetary Policy: The Central Bank of Samoa kept monetary policy unchanged, citing stable inflation goals despite expected temporary price pressures from higher oil costs. Governance Appointments: Cabinet approved new chairs and board directors across ministries and state-owned enterprises, including SNPF and key regulators. Vape Rules: Samoa has no laws banning vape imports, but MPs continue pushing for clearer regulation. By-election Politics: FAST is urging Safata No.1 to settle on one party candidate after two hopefuls were presented. Public Services & Costs: A renewed debate is sparked over the $40 fee to process immunisation records, with critics calling it unfair. Regional Support: Australia donated fuel measurement trolleys to Samoa and other Pacific nations to help verify pump accuracy and protect trade and revenue. Japan Aid for Schools: Japan signed grassroots grants for repairs and new classrooms at two Samoa schools. Justice & Accountability: A coroner found a Samoan seasonal worker died in an accidental house fire linked to smoke inhalation and missing/uncertain working smoke alarms.