AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoCommonwealth Role: Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o will lead Samoa’s delegation to CHOGM in November, where the country formally hands over the chairmanship it has held since hosting the 2024 meeting. Digital Economy: The new Samoa Automated Transfer System is intended to speed up domestic payments and widen access to financial services; about half of Samoans lack a bank account or use formal financial services. Press Freedom: Former Samoa Observer editor Shalveen Chand has accused Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt of undermining accountability and intimidating journalists. The government has barred the paper from official events; the allegations have not been independently established. Government Appointments: Cabinet appointed Su’a Aulaga Faumuinā as Regulator for a three-year term. Regional Ties: Samoa’s parliamentary delegation visited Canberra to strengthen links with Australia’s Parliament. India and Samoa also signed a grant agreement worth about US$1.1 million for a centre supporting children and people with disabilities.
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