AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSamoa Drug-Prevention Push: The government launched “Lalaga Le Vā” (“Weaving Sacred Relationships”) to tackle illegal drugs and violence earlier, bringing ministries, police, prisons, courts, health and schools together with villages and families under PACT Samoa. Health Procurement Deal: Acting Health Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt signed an agreement for nearly US$3m in vaccine-related medical equipment, supplies and trucks for Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, with UNOPS handling procurement. Justice Reform Watch: Samoa’s Criminal Procedures Act 2016 is set for review, with the death penalty and parole rules for drug offenders among the public questions raised during the Lalaga Le Vā launch. Rugby Governance Update: World Rugby says there’s no immediate change to Samoa’s international schedule while discussions continue amid the governance dispute between the government and Lakapi Samoa. Pacific Sports & Youth: OFC U-19 semis in Apia decide two FIFA U-20 World Cup spots, with Samoa Football HQ hosting Solomon Islands v Tahiti and New Zealand v New Caledonia. Regional Mobility: Australia released the list of 12 countries eligible for its Pacific Engagement Visa, including Samoa.
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