AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefamation Case in Focus: Samoa’s former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi was arrested and charged for allegedly breaching court orders tied to defamation remarks against Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, with the matter set to return to court on 25 August. Sports & Youth: Leulumoega College’s U18 boys brought home the Wallis and Futuna schoolboys title, beating Fiji 19-5 in the final. Environment & Marine Life: Samoa’s new marine protection push is now in action, with humpback whales protected during migration and a four-week National Geographic Pristine Seas survey planned to gather baseline data across protected waters. Local Safety: Concerns are growing in Apia after videos showed cars parked on footpaths outside the Central Bank, blocking pedestrian access and raising calls for stricter enforcement. Culture & Community: Sam V and Signature Choir dominated the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, while Samoa’s Measina Festival is set to return from 30 August to 5 September. Governance & Health: Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Public Enterprises to review its governance framework, and the Government plans to reopen Leulumoega District Hospital after an assessment.
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