Fire Safety: SFESA tackled two bush fires in Savai‘i, including a recurring blaze at Samalaeulu and another at Falealupo, with dry, windy conditions driving rapid spread; drones and reinforcements from Upolu were used to keep crews on top of the risk. Marine Waste & Business: Samoa is set to join a €6 million Pacific marine litter and plastic-waste project alongside Fiji, the Marshall Islands and Tonga, with funding secured through Germany’s development agency—though the paper doesn’t yet spell out Samoa’s specific share or sites. Public Finance & Governance: Samoa’s new Controller and Auditor General, Fa’amoetauloa Fa’asavalu Ah Siu Lin, was sworn in for a six-year term, bringing nearly 20 years of Audit Office experience. World Bank Partnership: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mulipola hosted a World Bank delegation to review progress on current projects and discuss Samoa’s growth and jobs priorities, including a climate-resilient transport focus. Regional Fisheries Enforcement: Samoa participated in FFA’s Operation Island Chief 2026, which flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four, as surveillance covered 27.5 million sq km and more than 3,000 fishing vessels. Road Safety: A public complaint in Apia highlights vehicles parked on footpaths near the Central Bank of Samoa, raising calls for stricter enforcement of the road code. Child Vendors Support: Miss Samoa launched a Child Vendors Education Assistance Programme to help working children stay in school while easing pressure on families.