AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVaimauga No. 3 By-Election Watch: Unsuccessful candidates say they’ll decide later whether to contest Samoa’s fifth by-election in five years, as constituency funds stay on hold after the Electoral Court found former MPs Lautimuia and Taioaliiseu guilty of corruption. Police & Online Defamation: Samoa Police moved to shut down false social media claims about an alleged MP drug raid, stressing no raid happened and warning that defamatory posts are illegal. Stadium Upgrade for International Rugby: Cabinet approved renovations to Apia Park to host this week’s Moana Pasifika fixture and the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup, with ministries tasked to finish work before international games. Media Freedom Tension: JAWS says it will write to the Prime Minister seeking clarification after an indefinite deferment of press conferences. Governance in Court: FAST has applied to intervene in an HRPP judicial review over alleged discriminatory appointments of Fono Faavae chairpersons. Education Data Push: The Education Ministry launched SEMIS to give real-time school data for earlier support. Budget Benefits Start 1 July: New Senior Citizens and Child Wellbeing benefits, a 6% SNPF dividend, and a higher national minimum wage take effect. Regional Security Cooperation: Samoa and New Zealand launched a four-year policing programme to strengthen investigations, prosecutions, prevention, and community engagement.
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