AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRugby Governance Crisis: Samoa’s government has withdrawn recognition and funding for Lakapi Samoa, citing “internal issues and division,” and says it will decide which union to support next to restore “professional standards.” World Rugby Deadline: World Rugby has reportedly given Samoa until Friday to accept a proposed review, with failure risking suspension from international rugby for up to four years—casting doubt over Samoa’s 2027 Rugby World Cup place. Government Appointments: Cabinet approved new CEOs: Tamaletā Taimang Jensen to lead the Development Bank of Samoa, Tau’ili’ili Vaelua Sonny Brown for Samoa Shipping Corporation, and Unasa Viane Faifuaina Toala as inaugural CEO of the new District Development Authority. District Development Authority: The authority is set to drive the District Development Project under the FAST Government’s election manifestos, with Toala appointed for a three-year term. Court Ruling: A former police sergeant, Laauli Magic Talataina, was found guilty on all seven charges of sexual offending after the Supreme Court ruled the complainant did not consent.
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