Education & Community: USP Samoa Campus and the Savaii Centre welcomed thousands of secondary students from 30+ colleges for an Open Day themed “Where Culture Meets Excellence,” with campus tours, advising, and pathways to scholarships. Culture & Heritage: Samoa’s Measina Festival is putting culture front and centre as Teuila shifts to Measina after 35 years, aiming to make the celebration more community-led and future-focused. Traditional Arts: Samoan master weavers are urging young people to keep learning fine mat weaving despite modern mats entering Samoa, with the Weaving Society showcasing techniques and natural materials. Festival Spotlight: Lene Luaono was crowned Fire Knife Champion at Measina’s Ailao Afi competition, with performances including young autistic dancers. Food & Identity: The Pacific’s “Tuna Bites” campaign launches for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, featuring a country-by-country tuna dish competition across Samoa and other Pacific nations. Sports: Lushavel Stickland eyes another medal in the women’s 50m backstroke finals after winning bronze in the 50m butterfly. Diplomacy: Canada’s new High Commissioner to Samoa, Keith Smith, presented credentials, reaffirming cooperation on climate resilience and community development. Regional Politics: The Pacific Islands Forum in Palau opens amid controversy over missing leaders and the wider China–Taiwan shadow.