AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCourt Watch: Former Finance Minister Lautimuia Uelese Vaai told the Electoral Court he was unaware of the election period timeline, while admitting he visited voter Tualagi Leaupepe the day before the Vaimauga 3 by-election and gave money, with the case hearing continuing. Drug Prevention: A Faleula village campaign took to the roadside with signs, music and messages urging youth to avoid meth, with elders saying it’s a village responsibility as well as a national fight. Reef Protection: The Samoa Reef Resilience Hub announced the first 16 grant recipients, backing 14 community groups plus the Samoa Voyaging Society and National University of Samoa to restore coral reefs using a ridge-to-reef approach. Sports & Community: Samoa’s weightlifters are still waiting for Independence Day rewards promised for May’s Universal Weightlifting Cup performances. Pacific Spotlight: PNG booked qualification for the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa after a 5-1 win over the Cook Islands. Governance & Policy: The Justice Minister and Faigapalota Ministry presented the Faiga Palota 2018 Bill to Parliament, aiming to make election processes clearer and more tightly regulated.
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