AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCustoms Leadership Shake-up: Cabinet has approved Mulipola Lemalu Maletino Teofilo as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Customs for three years, replacing Fonotī Talaitupu Lia–Taefu during the transition. Telecom Push: Samoa’s regulator visited a satellite factory in California as Kacific’s next-generation satellite nears launch—promising next-year high-speed, lower-cost broadband to boost competition and emergency connectivity. Police & Courts: Investigations into seven former Samoa Shipping Corporation sailors are still ongoing, with Acting Police leadership saying all are expected to face drug charges; meanwhile, the Falealili No.1 election petition continues to churn as witnesses tell the Supreme Court they didn’t appear because FAST “hid” them, triggering contempt proceedings. Sports & Culture: Boxing legend David Tua presented his WBO belt and medal to Prime Minister Schmidt, while Marist Boxing Club hosted NZ’s Snapback Boxing team. Media & Integrity: Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molioo urged journalists to keep ethics as the “spine” of reporting.
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