AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoParliament & Law Reform: Samoa’s Lands, Surveys and Environment Amendment Bill 2026 passed its second reading, formally separating land and survey functions from environmental responsibilities under MNRE. Government Accountability: PM Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt axed weekly press conferences for all media, saying it will “calm the seas,” while also pointing to a leaked Cabinet directive tied to a near-$1m BlueWave payment. Border Security Skills: 30 women from Samoa’s security and border agencies graduated from the Pacific Women’s Professional Development Programme to strengthen leadership against transnational crime. Health & Community: A 64-year-old father from Faatoia returned to Samoa after successful triple-vessel heart surgery in Fiji. Sports (Apia): Pacific Strongest 2026 crowned new champions in Apia, while Lupesoliai Joseph Parker watched title fights as he eyes his own next steps. Culture & Sport: Paddlers are gearing up for Sheraton 2 Sheraton 33km outriggers race, with registration still open. US-Samoa Relations: “Freedom 250” marked 250 years of US independence and 65 years of Peace Corps, with departing Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki honoured. Justice Court Update: The Supreme Court ordered summons for seven defendants who failed to appear in the Falealili 1 election petition sentencing matter.
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