AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoad Safety Tragedy: Samoa’s Father’s Day weekend began with heartbreak in Faleasiu after a 7-year-old schoolboy died when he was hit by a bus; a charged driver remains in custody. Campus Order: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt confronted more than 4,000 NUS students after a violent campus brawl, with police saying four arrests were made. New Child Support: Samoa outlined details for a Child Wellbeing Benefits programme, including a $200 newborn bonus and $100 monthly support for eligible children up to 35 months, with registration opening in September. Internet Disruption: The Manatua submarine cable fault off Samoa has degraded internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs now depending on securing a specialist cable vessel. Border Security Upgrade: A new K9 unit opened at Faleolo International Airport, funded with Australian support, to strengthen detection of drugs and restricted items. Culture & Community: A Melbourne dance academy plans a Samoa tour with performances, workshops and donations, while National Geographic Pristine Seas begins surveying Samoa’s new marine protected areas.
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