AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCourt: Samoa’s Supreme Court has refused a PNG national permission to travel home before his forgery and bribery trial, citing the risk he may not return. He denies all six charges; his trial is scheduled for November 30. Commonwealth: Samoa has handed the chairmanship to Antigua and Barbuda at CHOGM 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Ale-Molio’o urged leaders to provide predictable, grant-based climate finance so vulnerable nations are not forced deeper into debt to recover from disasters. Media Freedom: Australia, New Zealand and eight other countries pressed Samoa at a UN review to protect independent journalism, remove media restrictions and ensure fair access to government information. Rugby League: Toa Samoa’s World Cup campaign continues after their narrow loss to Tonga, with a semifinal against Australia ahead. Fetu Samoa also made the women’s semifinals after defeating England.
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