AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSamoa Airways: Cabinet has appointed a new board for Samoa Airways, with Fauoo no longer listed as a director. Politics & courts: FAST has applied to intervene in an HRPP judicial review challenging the appointment of Fono Fa’avae chairpersons, as the case heads toward a July hearing. Media freedom: JAWS has told PINA it will write to the Prime Minister seeking clarification after he moved to stop holding press conferences for all media. Diplomacy: PM Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa says Samoa has no plans for military ties with China, while security discussions are expected at the Pacific Islands Forum. Sports (Apia): Samoa will host Australia’s Under-23 Pathways netball side in a three-match series in Apia (17–20 July), with games also serving as trials for the Tifaimoana squad. Weather & safety: Thick fog blankets Afiamalu and Tiavi, cutting visibility and prompting reminders for motorists to slow down. Rugby: Hong Kong begin their Nations Cup campaign against Samoa in Chile, with both sides missing key captains. Business & community: Phat Burger has relocated to Mulinuu, with alcohol sales awaiting final licence approval.
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