AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDigital ID: Samoa is inviting technology firms to a briefing on October 15 ahead of a tender for a national digital identification system, expected to open in November pending World Bank approval. Fire Safety: Four fires broke out on Monday, including one that destroyed a family home in Toamua Uta. The Fire Commissioner warned that fires are becoming more frequent; the cause of the Toamua blaze is under investigation. Rugby League World Cup: Samoa begin their campaign against France on October 16, with a crucial group match against Papua New Guinea on October 24. The side, led by Junior Paulo, is aiming to go one better than its runner-up finish in 2022. Parliament: Aliimalemanu Moti Alofa Tuuau has returned to Parliament as its sixth woman MP, following the conclusion of election proceedings. Politics: Opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi says questions remain over Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt’s position after La’auli apologised for a Nazi salute in a 2007 video. Climate: A strong El Niño could disrupt tuna fishing across the Pacific into 2027, with Samoa among the countries warned of reduced rainfall.
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