AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJustice & Public Safety: Samoa’s Criminal Procedures Act 2016 is set for review, with the death penalty for narcotics offenders and parole rules for drug cases among the key topics after public questions at the Lalaga Le Va Program launch. Police Accountability: Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga confirmed three police employees were terminated after positive drug tests—two correctional officers and one civilian—while the force runs its anti-drugs campaign. Elections & Democracy: Preliminary findings say Samoa is not yet politically, legally or operationally ready to introduce online voting for the diaspora, though work is moving toward future options. Housing Support: Government-backed housing loans at 5% interest helped 97 families through the Samoa Housing Corporation’s $6m Housing Assistance Scheme, supporting first homes and renovations. Sports—Netball: Samoa and PNG open the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifier in Tonga next week, with two spots up for grabs. Sports—Football (U-19): Solomon Islands beat host Samoa 2-0 to top Group A in the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Apia, while New Caledonia advanced after a 7-0 win over PNG.
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