AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister outlined priorities for regional cooperation—digital/AI governance, renewable energy, climate leadership and stronger support mechanisms—while the summit faces major absences and geopolitical tension over Taiwan. Diaspora voting: Cabinet has approved Terms of Reference for a task force to set up an out-of-country voting pilot and recommend changes to Samoa’s Electoral Act. Measina Festival: Samoa’s living heritage is on show this week, with cultural performances and Miss Samoa contestants taking centre stage. Sports—OFC youth football in Samoa: New Zealand opened the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia with an 8-0 win over Tahiti, while Samoa’s campaign continues amid tight group matches. Court—Lise Marie Schmidt: Lise Marie Schmidt has pleaded guilty to misleading police charges tied to statements about former PM Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa and the death of Dr Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard. Health & sport—swimming: Lushavel Stickland eyes another medal in the women’s 50m backstroke finals after winning bronze in the 50m butterfly.
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