Safata 2 Election Petition: Samoa’s Electoral Court has reserved its decision on an election bribery challenge against MP Tuia Paepae Letoa, tied to compensation payments after the HMNZS Manawanui sinking at Safata in Oct 2024, with the hearing focused on whether government authority and Cabinet approvals governed the fund distribution. Climate Accountability for Pacific Media: Pacific editors and newsroom leaders adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for timely, transparent access to loss-and-damage information and stronger government responsiveness to public-interest questions. Pacific Push for Climate Finance: Pacific Islands Forum leaders met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, pressing for action on the Pacific Resilience Facility and climate finance targets, including moving from promises to implementation. Samoa Renewable Power Shift: Samoa’s renewable energy transition is moving toward public-private partnerships and solar-plus-storage models, with EPC pointing to progress to cut diesel reliance. HIV Preparedness in Samoa: Samoa’s Ministry of Health is stepping up HIV preparedness following Fiji’s declaration of a national emergency, stressing it is precautionary while strengthening surveillance, prevention, treatment pathways and community engagement. Regional Media Leadership: Elizabeth Osifelo was elected Vice-President of PINA at the Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu, signalling continued Pacific newsroom leadership momentum.