Education-to-workforce push: Samoa’s educators and workplace leaders are urging tighter links between schooling and real jobs, calling for more vocational training, digital skills, entrepreneurship, communication, teamwork, and hands-on workplace experience. Budget governance spotlight: Former PM Fiame Naomi Mataafa says Parliament must scrutinise the 2026/27 budget for real good governance, questioning spending priorities, repeated allocations, and how much is set aside for reserves. OGG funding scandal: The Education Minister says One Government Grant funds for schools were abused, misspent, and not audited for eight years, with some principals facing court over alleged theft. Power and procurement questions: Former Minister Loau Keneti Sio wants two Commissions of Inquiry—one into EPC generator failures and another into a $20m catamaran boat that has not arrived due to safety concerns. Expo 2027 confirmed: Samoa has confirmed it will participate in EXPO 2027 Belgrade under “Rhythms of Samoa: Connecting Through Sport, Trade and Culture.” Arts calendar shift: Teuila Tourism Festival Week will be replaced by Samoa Arts & Culture Week in September. Renewables warning: Pacific energy experts warn Samoa’s fuel crisis response must be locally led and not derail long-term renewable goals. Culture in the diaspora: Paradise of Samoa performances are set for area libraries, bringing dance, drumming, music, and storytelling to new audiences. Business and health: Ah Liki Wholesale partners with Pasifika Sanitary Products to distribute locally made sanitary care nationwide. Sports and identity: Warriors NRLW recruit Fetu Sāmoa captain Fetu Sāmoa says culture and connection helped bring her home.