AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndia Partnership: Samoa and India signed a SAT$2.8 million grant agreement for the SENESE Community Service Complex, which will provide therapy, hearing services, early learning and vocational training for people with disabilities. Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt and visiting Minister of State Pabitra Margherita also discussed wider cooperation. District Funding: Vaimauga 4 is set to receive the first $2 million district development allocation after completing required work plans and audits; 70% will be released first, with the balance dependent on further reporting. Economic and Health Planning: Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molioo asked the Asian Development Bank to support Samoa’s response to climate pressures, drought and HIV concerns, alongside priorities including health, education and renewable energy. Parliament and Accountability: Aliimalemanu returns to Parliament as the sixth woman MP after an election. A former Samoa Observer editor has also raised concerns about government accountability, media freedom and treatment of journalists.
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