AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOpposition Arrest & Court Fight: Samoa’s Leader of the Opposition, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, was arrested and held in remand for 24 hours over new defamation charges tied to comments about Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, with Tuilaepa saying it’s an attempt to “shut me up.” Tuna Management in Focus: Scientists and ocean experts are meeting in Samoa for the WCPFC Scientific Committee session, reviewing data that will guide how the Western and Central Pacific tuna fishery is managed. Fire Safety Alert: SFESA has issued a nationwide warning as El Niño-linked dry, windy conditions raise the risk of bushfires, urging people to avoid risky burning and careless ignition. Sports—Beach Volleyball: Samoa’s men’s beach volleyball duo Eneliko Tui and Neval Stowers kept their winning streak going, beating Palau 2-0 at the Apia Waterfront. Climate Outlook: Samoa’s meteorology outlook warns of below-normal rainfall and hotter conditions, increasing pressure on water, agriculture, and wildfire risk. Youth & Community: Miss Samoa Feagaimali’i Soti launched a child vendors education support programme, encouraging children to keep working and return to school.
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