National ID rollout: Samoa has launched its National Identification Policy ahead of mass registration expected mid-2027, with a nationwide awareness push and a new website to guide residents through the secure biometric system. Water resilience: ADRA Samoa is training women and girls in practical home plumbing and rainwater harvesting, while families in Vaitele Tai and Falealili say rainwater tanks are a lifesaver during outages. Health preparedness: Samoa is stepping up HIV readiness after Fiji’s emergency warning, boosting surveillance, testing readiness, prevention, and community engagement. World Cup allegiance: NRL stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui have clarified their 2026 Rugby League World Cup choices—Tabuai-Fidow for Samoa, Fa’asuamaleaui for Australia—while Samoa’s Toa Samoa faces injury uncertainty with Blaize Talagi’s Achilles problem. Infrastructure bids: The Alaoa multipurpose dam is moving toward contractor prequalification, with construction bids expected in 2027. Governance in focus: The Electoral Court has reserved its decision on the Safata 2 election petition alleging bribery involving MP Tuia Paepae Letoa. Sporting results: Olive Tapu won silver for Samoa at the Pacific Golf Cup as the tournament moves into team match-play.