AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRugby Governance: World Rugby has denied reports it issued Samoa an ultimatum over Lakapi Samoa, saying it’s mediating in “active and constructive dialogue” after the government withdrew recognition and funding, raising fears of a possible four-year suspension. Manu Samoa: The national captain and coach have written to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt urging a pathway that protects Samoa’s chance to compete at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Power & Health Services: Upolu was hit by a blackout, and Moto’otua Hospital later faced disrupted air conditioning and elevator outages as systems were reset after the outage. Fuel Costs: Samoa’s Ministry of Finance says August fuel prices have fallen, with petrol down to $3.57/l, diesel to $3.89/l, and kerosene to $3.48/l. Sport Tragedy: Samoa’s rugby league community mourns Saveatama “Rachel” Faamavaega, who died during a match at Vaiala Rugby Fields; police are investigating. Commonwealth Games (Pacific focus): Samoa’s Alex Rose is set for the discus final, while Samoa’s athletes in judo and other events face mixed results as the Games enter the final stretch.
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