State of Origin Grief: Queensland Maroons players rallied around prop Tino Fa’asuamaleaui after his father Fereti died following a cancer battle, with hooker Harry Grant saying “we have all got Tino’s back” and that family support comes first. Samoa Reef Funding: Resilient Reefs Pasifika’s Samoa Reef Resilience Hub announced its first 16 grant recipients, backing 14 community groups plus the Samoa Voyaging Society and National University of Samoa to protect and restore coral and coastal ecosystems. Local Governance in Court: A witness told the Electoral Court she recorded Lautimuia after he asked voters to turn off phones during a meeting where he allegedly gifted $500, with the case focused on whether money was used to entice voters. Drug Raid Update: Police confirmed arrests after a drug raid at Tafaigata, with reports of up to six suspects detained and narcotics believed seized, while charges are pending investigations. Community Safety & Health: A meth awareness campaign in Faleula urged village action to protect youth, warning that “aisa” is harming families and the nation. Sport Appointments: Oceania Boxing congratulated Samoa’s Tavu’i Lemisio on being named Boxing Competition Manager for the Tahiti 2027 Pacific Games. Boxing Results: Fiji’s amateur boxers swept gold in Samoa at Fight for Independence 64, winning every bout in their divisions. International Spotlight: Pacific leaders renewed calls for global peace in the Ocean of Peace Declaration as wars and fuel-price pressures continue to hit the region.