AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSports Infrastructure: A Chinese firm has been awarded a multi-million-tala contract to rehabilitate the Samoa Aquatic Center and key Apia Park facilities ahead of next year’s Pacific Games. Public Accountability & Justice: Former funeral director Tauanu’u Nicholas Bakulich has been named after sentencing in Auckland over misconduct involving a Samoan chief’s remains, with the court calling his conduct “dishonest.” Governance & Media Relations: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt’s promised weekly press conference has gone quiet for more than a month, as he again criticised doctors and media in Parliament. Budget & Good Governance: Former Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa urged MPs to scrutinise the 2026/27 budget for real development priorities and stronger governance, while Afualo warns missed loan repayments could damage future support. Parliament & Public Services: MPs debated electricity, water and safety priorities, including calls to review solar power stations and address fuel pressures. Transport & Connectivity: Qantas launched its inaugural Faleolo–Auckland service, adding another airline option as Samoa Airways relaunch plans continue. Law & Order: Police arrested a man after a viral incident involving shooting and damaging streetlights, with the PM urging communities to protect public assets. Regional Security: Samoa’s HRPP district chair appointments face court scrutiny as interveners are accepted in the case.
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