Climate Action: Samoa’s PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa urged the world to act now ahead of the IPCC’s “final warning,” warning low-lying Pacific nations face escalating damage, land loss and even community relocations if greenhouse cuts aren’t locked in. Energy & Resilience: Samoa’s 2026-27 budget sets aside nearly 10% of WST1.5b for fuel and energy resilience, including WST44.2m for new solar farms (Upolu and Savai’i) to strengthen the grid and reliability. Ports & Shipping Leadership: Cabinet appointed Capt. Ti’amamana Foetutasi Fa’amausili as CEO of the Samoa Ports Authority for three years, bringing decades of maritime and navigation experience. Regional Business & Finance: The Pacific Business Brief reports ADB fuel relief planning for Pacific countries, with support amounts expected to vary by country size, as governments manage the crisis. Environment & Industry Pressure: Samoan and Pacific advocates protested Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in London, demanding less single-use plastic and a return to reusable packaging. Sports & Local Economy: Moana Pasifika’s franchise moved into liquidation, but New Zealand Rugby says the licence tender continues, with hopes of a rescue involving a private consortium or regional governments. Culture & Knowledge Exchange: A Samoa plant-knowledge workshop (8–14 June) will bring together youth, artisans and conservation partners to share traditional ecological knowledge for climate resilience. Tourism & Community: A visitor spotlight highlights Samoa’s growing appeal for relaxation and food, with more hotels and activities over the past two decades.