AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoParliament: Samoa’s Parliament has sworn in its final three members, completing the 52-seat chamber 13 months after the election. The two FAST by-election winners lift the government to 34 seats, one short of a two-thirds majority. Political Accountability: Prime Minister Laʻauli Leuatea defended his government’s authority in a heated parliamentary exchange. Separately, former Samoa Observer editor Shalveen Chand has accused the government of intimidation and restricting press access; these are allegations, not findings. Commonwealth: Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo will lead Samoa’s delegation to CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda, where Samoa will hand over the chairmanship it has held since hosting the 2024 meeting. Social Development: Samoa and India signed a grant agreement worth about US$1.1 million for a community complex supporting children and people with disabilities. Pacific Diplomacy: Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum as a partner, with cooperation expected on areas including water management, agriculture and climate adaptation.
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