Marine Safety: Samoa Meteorological Service has kept a marine warning and high-surf advisory in place, with southeasterly winds of 40–50 km/h and waves of 3–4 metres expected across northern and southern waters; rough conditions should ease from Thursday, after a recent capsizing off Vaitele where all three people were confirmed safe. Rugby Governance: A new rugby union has been launched in Samoa as the government moves against Lakapi Rugby Samoa amid a governance crisis, with reports saying the Samoa Rugby Football Union (SRFU) has backing from 16 sub-unions and is led by Matafeo George Latu. Health Targets: Government is setting a 5% reduction target for non-communicable diseases under its Pathway for the Development of Samoa, tracking indicators including diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Community Support: HXP has fully funded a new canteen at Malie Primary School, with international youth volunteers building the project and covering materials and local workers. Sports (Pacific): Samoan winger Brian To’o has signed with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural 2028 NRL season, reuniting with Jarome Luai and bringing a strong Samoan identity to the new franchise. Green Finance: Samoa’s banks are exploring more green financing, with a workshop led by the Central Bank of Samoa and UNDP focusing on solar and other renewable energy options. Public Safety (Road): Police have charged a bus driver with negligent driving causing death after a seven-year-old died following a Queen Poto bus incident at Faleasiu Uta.