AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJustice System on Hold: Samoa’s new police team to re-investigate a 2021 Vaitele hit-and-run has been paused after court-flagged issues raised questions about how the last probe was run, with the Prime Minister saying the next team must be “thorough” and include the Attorney-General and others not involved before. Courtroom Clash: In the Falealili No.1 election petition, witnesses told the Supreme Court they didn’t appear because the FAST Party “hid” them—now they face contempt charges as the case grinds on. Politics and Media: Witnesses in the same broader legal fight claim FAST hid them, while separate commentary continues to swirl around what counts as treason and how Parliament rules are enforced. Health Ties: Samoa and New Zealand launched the first cohort of a long-term placements programme, sending NZ health professionals to Samoa and bringing Samoan nurses to NZ. Sports & Discipline: Benetton’s Jacob Umaga was banned for a dangerous high tackle on Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi, ruling him out of Samoa fixtures. Minimum Wage: Samoa approved a 40 sene minimum wage rise to $5.24 from July 2026, stepping up toward $6.05 by 2028.
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