AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJustice in the spotlight: A public death oath tied to the unresolved Tuuau Faasavalu murder is back in focus after court clears for Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi and La’auli Polataivao Schmidt left reputations tangled—Lealailepule has now lodged an appeal, keeping the case’s “dark clouds” hanging. Police and courts: Samoa’s hit-and-run probe team has been paused after court-flagged problems, while the Supreme Court hears fresh claims that FAST hid election witnesses—49 face contempt. Drug cases keep moving: Investigations into seven former Samoa Shipping Corporation employees are still underway, with police saying drug charges are expected. Government appointments: Cabinet named Mulipola Lemalu Maletino Teofilo as Customs CEO and reappointed the Public Trustee head, while a new Samoa Water Authority boss was also confirmed. Cost of living: The minimum wage rises 40 sene to $5.24 in July 2026, climbing toward $6.05 by 2028. Tech and connectivity: Regulator visits a satellite factory as Samoa prepares for next-gen broadband competition.
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