AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReferendum: The Electoral Commission is preparing for a referendum, with postal-vote applications now open. Leadership: Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt apologised for a 2007 video showing him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi-associated gesture, calling his actions inappropriate and reaffirming his commitment to democracy. Press Freedom: Journalists’ groups are demanding answers after the Prime Minister’s security reportedly deleted photos taken by a Samoa Observer journalist; the Government says its ban on the paper remains in place. Public Spending: The Government has committed $4 million to prepare Toa Samoa and Fetu Samoa for the Rugby League World Cup. State-Owned Enterprises: Samoa Airport Authority has reopened applications for its general manager role, without explaining why the position is available again.
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