AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedia Freedom: Samoa defended its record at a UN review after 10 countries, including Australia and New Zealand, urged stronger protections for journalists and fair access to government information. The government said it remains committed to free expression, while critics cited restrictions on media outlets and access to officials. Commonwealth Handover: Samoa passed the Commonwealth chair to Antigua and Barbuda at CHOGM 2026. Leaders agreed to aim to double trade between member countries by 2030 and discussed US$52 billion in investment-ready projects. They also backed structured talks with the UK on slavery’s legacy, without agreeing to compensation. Climate Finance: Samoa urged leaders to provide predictable, grant-based climate funding, warning vulnerable countries should not have to borrow to recover from a crisis they did little to cause. Rugby Governance: Samoa Rugby Football Union will elect its first executive board on November 11, a key step in setting up the organisation after the government stopped recognising Lakapi Samoa.
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