AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOpposition Arrest and Court Clash: Samoa’s Leader of the Opposition Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has been arrested and charged over alleged defamation and harassment linked to comments about Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, with police saying he was held on remand before release on bail. Political Tensions: Separate reporting says Tuilaepa also faces allegations of breaching earlier court orders not to make adverse comments, as the government-opposition feud deepens. Weather Watch: El Niño conditions are now established, with Samoa facing a higher chance of below-normal rainfall and hotter days, raising water, farming and wildfire risks. Fisheries Science in Samoa: Scientists and ocean experts are meeting in Apia for the WCPFC Scientific Committee session, reviewing tuna data that will shape management decisions across the Pacific. Education Support: Miss Samoa has launched a Child Vendors Education Assistance Programme to help children who work support their families while encouraging them to stay in school. Environment and Wildlife: Samoa’s Marine Protected Area network is credited with helping protect whale migration routes, as humpback whales are spotted migrating through Samoa’s warm waters. Sports Spotlight: Samoa’s TOA Games kicked off at Apia Park with a record international turnout, while Leulumoega College’s U18 boys won a Pacific school tournament in Wallis and Futuna.
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