AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFAST probe: Samoa Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil says a commission has been set up to investigate possible criminal charges against FAST Party leaders and legal advisers after a Supreme Court ruling that FAST’s 24 May swearing-in outside Parliament was not legal because the Head of State was absent. Samoa Airways: A Twin Otter has returned after a major structural overhaul in Canada, with refurbishment costs put at about SAT$22 million and expected to extend service life by 30 years. Economy: The Central Bank warns delays in implementing Samoa’s $1.5b budget could slow recovery, with growth forecasts dropping if spending and projects lag. SNPF leadership: Cabinet appoints finance professional Lealali Faletoese Asaua as SNPF CEO for three years, replacing Lemalu Selesitina Meni-Reti. Culture & health: Samoa’s ‘ava tradition faces concern after SROS says ‘ava plants are being targeted by a destructive cucumber mosaic virus. Community & environment: Communities push back against Coca-Cola’s switch from refillable glass to single-use plastic bottles, saying it worsens pollution where recycling options are limited. Regional ties: PM Schmidt is in New Zealand meeting Samoan seasonal workers under the RSE scheme, while Samoa’s sports ministerial delegation heads to Glasgow for Commonwealth Sport Ministers talks.
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