AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTeuila vs Measina: NUS academic Maulolo Mulitalo Tavita Amosa says the National University of Samoa is “silent” over the Government’s decision to rename the Teuila Festival to the Measina Festival, arguing NUS should have offered a cultural and academic view. Police Accountability: A police officer is under investigation after a viral video allegedly shows assaulting a youth during the Measina Festival escort. Electoral Watch: The Office of the Electoral Commissioner’s communications officer has been suspended for three weeks while an internal probe looks at comments he made about compensation timing tied to the HMNZS Manawanui disaster. Courtroom Update: The High Court dismissed MP Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi’s judicial review bid over the Attorney-General’s decision not to appeal acquittals. Regional Diplomacy: Naoero (Nauru) has opened a Jerusalem embassy, becoming the third Pacific Islands Forum member to do so, with Samoa expected to follow later this year. UN Leadership: Samoa’s Deputy PM and Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o will lead the delegation to the UN General Assembly in New York. Public Safety: Samoa launched “Lalaga Le Vā” to prevent illegal drugs and violence by coordinating government, families, villages, schools and communities. Agriculture Concern: Farmers in Aleisa report Panama disease spreading through banana crops, raising fears for a key food and income source.
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