Safata 2 Election Petition: Samoa’s Electoral Court has reserved its decision after a week of hearings on bribery allegations against Safata 2 MP Tuia Paepae Letoa, tied to compensation payments linked to the HMNZS Manawanui sinking in October 2024; the court heard arguments including a “no case to answer” bid that was rejected, with distribution questions raised during testimony. Marine Warning for Samoa: The Samoa Meteorology Division has issued a marine advisory as winds strengthen and waves build—currently around 2 to 2.5 metres, expected to exceed 2.5 metres by Sunday, with rougher seas and stronger currents likely through Tuesday. Pacific Climate & Media Accountability: Pacific media leaders adopted a “Loss and Damage” declaration in Savusavu calling for better access to climate information and more government accountability, while Samoa’s JAWS says it has returned to PINA to strengthen regional cooperation. Renewables in Focus: Samoa’s renewable energy push is shifting toward public-private partnerships, with EPC pointing to solar-plus-storage projects to cut reliance on imported diesel. Sport—Samoa Rugby: Samoa’s Manusina XV ended the WXV Global Series Challenger with a 34-17 win over Hong Kong China, their first win of the three-match series.