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MFAT Leadership Shake-up: Samoa’s top foreign affairs official, CEO Pesetā Noumea Simi, has resigned with her final day set for September 16, cutting short a contract that was expected to run to 2028; the Government says the resignation followed a Public Service Commission submission and urges no speculation. Labour Mobility Scrutiny: Pacific workers under Australia’s PALM and New Zealand’s RSE schemes are raising serious concerns about deductions, overcrowded housing, restrictive shower times, and how complaints are handled—pushing unions to demand stronger protections and accountability. Rising Costs Hit Households: Samoa’s latest inflation figures show transport prices up sharply, driven by big fuel increases (diesel +51.6%, petrol +37%), feeding through to business and everyday travel costs. Copyright vs AI in Music: Tiama’a is pushing back against AI-made remakes of its songs, after a YouTuber refused to remove an unauthorized version—highlighting growing pressure on creators and platforms. Foreign Education Pipeline: JICA’s 2026 S.D.G.s Scholarship has selected five Samoans for study in Japan, including applicants from NUS and MFAT-linked roles. Sports Governance Watch: World Rugby says Samoa’s international rugby schedule won’t change for now, but Lakapi Samoa’s CEO warns “no more Manu Samoa” if a proposed review isn’t accepted.

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