Moana & Identity: A Samoan living in the UK says Disney’s Moana helped her daughter connect to culture, and now the live-action remake feels even more personal as she hears Samoan songs and remembers family. Education Upgrade: Samoa launches the SEMIS digital education system so schools can update attendance and infrastructure in real time, helping the Ministry support learners before crises hit. Cost of Living Support: Australia announces an extra WST$19.2 million budget support for Samoa to keep essentials running as fuel prices squeeze households. Labour & Skills Gap: A new business survey finds a growing labour squeeze, with many skilled workers leaving via mobility schemes and youth struggling to find pathways into work. Tourism & Fales: Social media backlash targets TikTok-style videos that make some beach fale operators look like scammers, raising questions about how tourism sites and fees are understood. Border & Services: Customs unveils a new corporate logo and partners with Samoa Post to boost border security and legitimate trade and travel. Culture in the Spotlight: Chef Henry Onesemo’s Tala becomes the first Samoan restaurant to earn a Michelin star, a milestone for contemporary Samoan cuisine. Women in Sport: A Samoa touch player and coach pushes back on sexism, using sport to build safe spaces and gender equity through her Titans club. Rural Reality: A global map shows Samoa among the few countries still majority rural, with 82.58% living outside cities. Upcoming Rugby: Cabinet backs renovations to Apia Park ahead of international fixtures, including Moana Pasifika.