AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRugby & Samoa on the world stage: Manu Samoa’s captaincy for the 2026 Nations Cup has been handed to Miracle Faiilagi, with Theodore McFarland ruled out for personal reasons. Sports & talent pathways: Samoa’s Lazarus Vaalepu has joined Leigh Leopards, while Payne Haas says he’ll play for Samoa in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup instead of Australia. Education: The Ministry of Education and Culture has launched the Samoa Education Management Information System (SEMIS), giving the government real-time school and student attendance data to target support earlier. Health: Vanuatu unveiled the HeartCare app to bring heart screenings into communities, aiming to catch risk earlier before strokes and heart attacks. Local economy & services: Phat Burger has relocated to Mulinuu and is awaiting final approval to resume alcohol sales; the Ministry of Commerce is also investigating reports of fake retail products. Government support: From 1 July, Samoa increased senior citizens benefits, started a new child wellbeing benefit, and lifted the National Minimum Wage, alongside a 6% SNPF dividend. Culture & pride: Chef Henry Onesemo’s Tala restaurant has won the first-ever Michelin Star for Samoan cuisine.
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