AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFAST Party Appointment: FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio has been named Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, a key move inside the ruling coalition. Foreign Affairs Shake-up: Samoa’s top foreign affairs official, CEO Pesetā Noumea Simi, resigned ahead of schedule; the government says it followed a Public Service Commission submission and urges no speculation. Public Service & Governance: Cabinet approved about SAT$360,000 to cover medical treatment for Ale Vena Ale after he became minister, highlighting how health costs can land on government desks. Health Policy Pressure: Calls are growing to make flu vaccines free for under-fives as hospitalisations rise, with officials pointing to the impact on Māori and Pasifika children. Legal & Media: Senior journalist Lagi Keresoma faces criminal libel proceedings; meanwhile, former PM Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi’s defamation/harassment plea was adjourned to October. Culture & National Identity: The Measina Cultural & Arts Festival 2026 logo was unveiled, with the event set to replace the Teuila Festival and run from 30 August. Education Links: JICA announced five Samoans awarded scholarships to study in Japan, with recipients drawn from public service and government agencies.
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