AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRugby Governance: World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson met Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt in Apia amid a deepening split between Lakapi Samoa and the government-backed rival union. La’auli says Manu Samoa will go to the 2027 World Cup, but management must change; MPs have also called for politicians to stay out of rugby administration. Public Service: Simon Baete, an agriculture specialist who helped shape the 2026–2030 development plan, has been sworn in as the ministry’s permanent secretary. Parliament: HRPP deputy leader Lauofo Fonotoe Meredith is challenging his 24-hour suspension, arguing the rules cited by the Speaker apply to conduct in the House, not remarks made in an online interview. Economy: Government cash reserves remain above $500 million and the 2025/26 budget recorded a $149.6 million surplus, even as the economy contracted 1.6 per cent. Regional Relations: Samoa’s treaty refresh with New Zealand is on hold after La’auli reportedly told Prime Minister Christopher Luxon it should wait until after New Zealand’s election; Luxon says the treaty is not a priority for his government right now.
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