AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndia Partnership: Prime Minister La’auli and visiting Indian minister Pabitra Margherita signed a SAT$2.8 million grant agreement for the SENESE community complex, expanding services and facilities for people with disabilities. Their talks also covered health, agriculture, ICT and training. Climate & Health: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mulipola asked the Asian Development Bank to support Samoa’s response plan amid drought, climate risks and regional HIV concerns. District Funding: Vaimauga 4 qualified first for a $2 million development allocation after completing required plans and audits, with the first payment expected by November. Child Protection: Video appearing to show a man pushing a youth against poles at Vaitele Market has renewed scrutiny of Samoa’s child-protection laws. The Ombudsman has highlighted the outdated Infants Ordinance and a long-delayed child-care bill. Police Leadership: The government’s rejection of an overseas Police Commissioner has also kept police leadership in the political spotlight.
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