AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Services: Japan has donated a SAT$349,413 mobile clinic and 20 medical units to Samoa’s National Kidney Foundation, with more than 3,000 people expected to benefit from screenings. Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt also told Parliament that two pathologists secured by the Attorney General cost the Government nothing beyond accommodation and allowances. Climate Readiness: Pacific forecasters warn a strong to very strong El Niño could bring drier-than-usual conditions and heightened drought risks into 2027. Samoa is among nine countries set to receive mobile emergency-alert systems backed by US$1.2 million in funding. Politics and Policing: The Prime Minister said the Child Wellbeing Benefit grew from the grief of the 2019 measles outbreak; its amendment bill has passed its second reading. Samoa and New Zealand are also expanding policing cooperation, with two more NZ advisers due next month. Sport and Inclusion: Toa Samoa’s 64–6 win over Papua New Guinea has set up a major Rugby League World Cup clash with Tonga. Meanwhile, eight Samoan netball representatives have received rainbow jerseys ahead of the Auckland Rainbow Games.
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