AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoMoana Pasifika Rescue Talks: New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says officials have been told to start talks with New Zealand Rugby and other stakeholders to find a financially sustainable future for the franchise after it was placed into liquidation, with Samoa and Tonga’s governments also pushing for options. Pacific Rugby Voices: Tonga and Cook Islands rugby leaders back the Kanaloa consortium’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika, arguing Pacific rugby’s future must be shaped by Pacific voices. Samoa Independence Spotlight: Samoa marked 64 years of independence with 33 honours awarded and Independence Day events including the Police and Fire fautasi team Malu o Samoa winning the final race of the celebrations. Youth and Politics: A governance survey says many Samoa youth feel shut out of political processes, with frustration over who really has a say and concerns about rights and independence of institutions. Samoa Crime and Youth Warning: PM Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt says youth are being “used” by international drug rings after Samoans were charged in a Vietnam murder case, urging stronger protection and integrity. Health and Digital Push: Australia handed Samoa ICT equipment to support its e-Health project, boosting access to patient records across health facilities. Scam Alert: ANZ Samoa warns customers about fake bank advertisements and urges people not to share sensitive details.
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