AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPress Freedom Tension: JAWS has told PINA it will write to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt seeking clarification over his indefinite deferment of press conferences for all media, as the regional body watches Samoa closely. Courtroom Politics: FAST has applied to intervene in an HRPP judicial review challenging the appointment of Fono Fa’avae chairpersons as discriminatory, with the case now set for 13 July. Regional Governance Watch: A Pacific Islands Forum ministerial mission report on New Caledonia’s third referendum raises serious concerns about legitimacy and credibility, despite noting the voting conduct. Foreign Policy Clarity: PM Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa says Samoa has no plans for military ties with China, while security proposals will be discussed at the Pacific Islands Forum. Budget in Action: Government says key 1 July 2026 commitments are now in effect, including higher Senior Citizens Benefits, a new Child Wellbeing Benefit, and a 6% SNPF dividend. Security & Capacity: Samoa and New Zealand launched a four-year policing programme to strengthen investigations, prosecutions, prevention and community engagement. Energy & Daily Life: Samoa has enough fuel stocks for about a month, with the next shipment expected on 4 July and an Amber Level Alert still in place. Sports & Community: Samoa will host Australia U23 netball pathways in a three-match series in Apia (17–20 July), with matches also serving as trials for the national team.
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