AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCourt & Elections: In the Vaimauga No.3 petition, Taioaliiseu Fiti Aimaasu told the Electoral Court he joined FAST because “constituents wanted it,” denying he used money to entice votes, while the court also set a clear timetable for the HRPP case over district chair appointments, with the matter due to be heard on 13 July. Parliament & Governance: PM Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt challenged whether Samoa’s 64-year Treaty of Friendship with New Zealand still protects Samoans abroad, and also told Parliament the government has been “short-changed” for years through fake invoices and manipulated customs duties. Airline Politics: Samoa’s government hit back at Asian Development Bank warnings that a Samoa Airways jet relaunch could be “financially devastating,” while UTOS said fundraising is only part of a broader plan and internal route/fleet talks are ongoing. Compensation & Public Services: NEOC reassured fuel security under an Amber Alert, and reported progress on the Manawanui compensation process for Safata residents; separately, the Ministry of Health opened Samoa’s first cervical cancer screening clinic and launched a screening campaign for women aged 30–65. Regional & International: Tokelau is reportedly removed from key fisheries management access under the Nauru Agreement, and Pacific leaders issued a global appeal for peace.
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