AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoPower & Services: A major blackout hit Upolu just after 7pm Friday, plunging central Apia into darkness and disrupting hospitals, traffic lights and businesses; EPC said backup power kicked in at the hospital and restoration work on the 33-kilovolt network was completed by about 9:19pm. Rugby Governance: Samoa’s Manu Samoa captain and coach have written to the prime minister urging a quick fix to the Lakapi Samoa crisis, warning World Rugby sanctions could threaten Samoa’s 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes; World Rugby also denied reports of an ultimatum. Commonwealth Games (Sport): Samoa’s weightlifting campaign continued with mixed results: Emmanuel Shalom Palota Ulimasao finished sixth in the men’s 94kg, while Jack Hitila Opeloge’s 110kg bid ended in a DNF; Samoa also picked up a medal through John Tafi’s silver in the 71kg. Health & Travel: The CDC updated dengue travel notices, listing Samoa among destinations with year-round dengue risk. Local Policy: The government launched a Child Wellbeing Benefits Program for children aged 0–35 months, including a $200 baby bonus for eligible births from 1 July 2026.
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