AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoSamoa Open Golf: The main round of the Samoa Open has teed off at Faleata Golf Course, with local and overseas players battling over the next few days, including first-timer Rohit Chandra of Fiji aiming for a top-10 finish. District Funding Watch: The Government says Faleata No. 2’s SAT$1.8m district allocation was largely spent through the SAT$150 Back-to-School Support Programme, reaching 9,769 beneficiaries, plus approved tourism and cultural work for Independence celebrations. Courts Update: Samoa’s Supreme Court rejected former Manu Samoa coach Mase Mahonri Schwalger’s bid to delay sentencing while he appeals sex-related convictions; sentencing is adjourned until the Court of Appeal sits in September. Rugby Governance: Manu Samoa captain Theo McFarland and head coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi have written to the Prime Minister urging action to resolve the Lakapi Samoa crisis, warning World Rugby sanctions could jeopardise Samoa’s 2027 Rugby World Cup hopes. Drug-Free Samoa: Samoa launched a national working group to coordinate a Drug-Free Samoa response for children and adolescents, with UNICEF support and key ministries and police at the table. Internet Disruption: The Manatua submarine cable fault near Samoa is degrading internet services, with repairs requiring a specialist cable vessel. Commonwealth Games Return: Samoa’s athletes are back from Glasgow with two weightlifting medals, including John Lautafi Tafi’s silver and Seine Stowers’ gold.
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