AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCustoms Leadership Shuffle: Cabinet has approved Mulipola Lemalu Maletino Teofilo as the new CEO of Samoa’s Ministry of Customs for three years, replacing Fonotī Talaitupu Lia–Taefu during the transition. Media Integrity Push: Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo urged journalists to keep ethics “the spine of journalism,” warning that twisting facts breaks public trust. Police Promotions & Leadership Message: Senior Sergeant Mapusaga Ana Ta’atiti’s promotion capped a wider police rank-up for 82 officers, with PM Schmidt stressing leadership is service, not power. Justice System in Motion: A new team to investigate a 2021 hit-and-run in Vaitele has been put on hold after court concerns, while contempt cases in the Falealili 1 election petition continue as witnesses claim FAST hid them. Pay Rise: Samoa’s minimum wage is set to jump 40 sene to $5.24 from July 2026, climbing toward $6.05 by 2028. Digital & Social Moves: Samoa Payments launched to help businesses take online card payments, and Cyber Week calls for church-community-government action against online abuse and illegal drugs.
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