AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCourt Ruling: Samoa’s Court of Appeal has dismissed former Falealili 1 MP Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo’s bid for judicial review, leaving the Supreme Court decision that voided his election standing. Election Integrity: In a separate case, the Supreme Court voided the Vaimauga 3 by-election after finding both candidates guilty of corrupt and illegal electoral practices, with the constituency set for another by-election. PM Update: Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt is set to travel to New Zealand today for a routine medical check-up, with Deputy PM Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o acting during his absence. Public Health & Media: A cartoonist behind an insensitive measles joke says he won’t apologise, despite Samoa media organisations calling for one. Regional Finance: Pacific leaders met in Majuro to push ahead on strengthening correspondent banking links. Sports & Culture: Pacific Strongest 2026 wrapped in Apia, while POP48 Film Challenge host plans include Samoa and Fiji. Community Safety: Education Minister Loau Keneti Sio condemned a brutal gang attack on a mother outside a school in Vaivase and says school violence prevention policies will be reviewed.
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