AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEconomic Scrutiny: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has directed the Ministry of Finance and Central Bank to provide Parliament with an up-to-date economic report after a GDP estimate showing a 200 million tala contraction was withdrawn for quality checks. Foreign Policy: Schmidt reaffirmed plans to open a Samoan embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel’s new Pacific Islands Forum partnership has drawn political criticism in New Zealand. Parliament: Samoa’s 52-seat Parliament is now complete, 13 months after the election; the governing FAST party holds 34 seats, one short of a two-thirds majority. Rugby Governance: World Rugby chair Brett Robinson is expected in Apia for talks with the Prime Minister over a dispute between Lakapi Sāmoa and the government-recognised Sāmoa Rugby Football Union. Regional Development: The Asian Development Bank’s five-year Pacific strategy includes Samoa and prioritises stronger institutions, climate resilience and essential services.
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