AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovernment Appointments: FAST Party deputy gets a SAT$129,393 role advising the Prime Minister, as Cabinet continues reshaping support around the PM. Public Service & Politics: Former Ombudsman Maiava Iulai Blakelock-Toma is laid to rest after decades of service, while Pesetā Noumea Simi steps down as MFAT CEO and Tuilaepa’s new defamation/harassment case is adjourned to October. Culture & Language: A Samoan oratory-meets-battle-rap short film explores identity and AI’s impact on language, and Tiama’a fights unauthorized AI remakes of its music. Measina Festival 2026: The Measina logo is unveiled by the Deputy PM, with Taxi announced as Gold Sponsor for SAT$50,000; the festival runs from 30 August with church, arts, sports, horse racing and fautasi. Health: Calls grow for free flu vaccines for under-fives as hospitalisations surge, alongside warnings against damaging public facilities at Malaefatu Park. Sport: World Rugby says Samoa’s international rugby schedule won’t change for now, while Lakapi Samoa warns “no more Manu Samoa” if the government doesn’t accept a World Rugby review.
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