Commonwealth Games (Boxing): Samoa’s Marion Faustino Ah Tong booked a quarterfinal spot after beating Kiribati’s Tavita Kaoma in the men’s 70kg round of 16 in Glasgow, with the referee stopping the bout (RSC). Commonwealth Games (Weightlifting): Samoa’s John Lautafi Tafi won the country’s first Glasgow 2026 medal, taking silver in the men’s 71kg with 314kg total, including a Games-record 172kg clean-and-jerk; Samoa also has Anoni Faumui finishing eighth in the women’s 58kg final with 177kg. Education & Planning: The Pacific Community launched the Samoa Education Management Information System (SEMIS) to improve education data for better planning and decisions. Biosecurity: MAF warns illegal honey and bee products sold online could threaten Samoa’s agriculture, biodiversity and food security, stressing the long-standing import ban. Governance & Justice: Vui Clarence Nelson was sworn in as Samoa’s new Ombudsman, pledging stronger human-rights protection and public understanding of the office. Public Service: Government lawyers began a 2026 litigation and advocacy skills workshop with support from New Zealand King’s Counsel. Transport Safety: A missing boy was found and reunited with his father after a frantic search during the MV Lady Samoa III ferry crossing to Upolu. Youth Voice: UN youth consultation calls for jobs, better education, mental health support, and a real seat at the decision-making table. Sports Business: BSP launched its Rugby League World Cup campaign across the Pacific, including Samoa.