Health Procurement: Samoa’s Acting Minister of Health La’aulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt signed an agreement for nearly US$3m in medical equipment, supplies and specialised trucks under an ADB-funded Pacific project to strengthen vaccine coverage and health system readiness, with UNOPS handling procurement and a focus on vaccines to cut pneumonia and diarrhoea, cervical cancer and other outbreaks. Housing Finance: Samoa Housing Corporation’s Government Housing Assistance Scheme has distributed a $6m FY2025/26 package through 97 loans at 5% interest, helping first-time homeowners and larger families build, buy, or renovate—supporting 54 new home builds and 43 upgrades. Rugby Governance: World Rugby says there will be no immediate change to Samoa’s international schedule while discussions continue amid a governance dispute between the Samoan government and Lakapi Samoa, following the government’s withdrawal of recognition and support in late July. Tourism & Air Links: Fiji Airways announced direct Nadi–Western Sydney flights from March 19, 2027 (three weekly services), positioning the route to boost visitor numbers and connectivity for Fijians and the tourism sector. Regional Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund highlights Pacific programmes aimed at protecting food security and livelihoods, including tuna-focused initiatives, as climate impacts intensify across fisheries and agriculture.