AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPrime Minister’s Apology: La’auli Leuatea Schmidt apologised after 2007 footage showed him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture. He called his actions inappropriate and reaffirmed his rejection of extremism and commitment to Samoa’s constitutional democracy. Press Freedom: Journalists’ groups are demanding answers after a Samoa Observer reporter said the Prime Minister’s son deleted photos from her camera at a public event. The government’s ban on the newspaper remains in place. Migration: Pacific Justice is urging support for a petition to give successful Samoan Quota and Pacific Access Category applicants six-month work visas to help them secure jobs in New Zealand. Economy and Public Enterprises: Samoa’s economy contracted 8.1% as investment plunged. Meanwhile, the Samoa Airport Authority has re-advertised its general manager role without explaining why the previous appointment is no longer in place.
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