AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMoana Premiere in Sydney: Samoa’s Catherine Laga’aia walked the blue carpet for Disney’s live-action Moana, saying she “knows I can” after landing the lead role as Pacific pride takes centre stage. Legal Capacity Building: Attorney-General’s Office welcomes Kiwi lawyer Christopher Lange back to Samoa, formally admitted to practise in the Supreme Court, as a new two-year mentoring programme boosts government lawyers’ court advocacy and case management. PM Medical Check-Up: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has left for New Zealand for routine medical checks, with Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o acting during his absence. Cyber Security Push: Samoa and the Blue Pacific face rising cyber threats, with regional calls for stronger protection of digital systems and sensitive information. School Violence Condemned: Education Minister Loau Keneti Sio condemned a brutal gang attack on a mother outside a school in Vaivase and says school-ground violence prevention policies will be reviewed. Regional Finance Safeguards: Pacific leaders met in Majuro to strengthen correspondent banking links, aiming to keep access to the global financial system open for trade and remittances. Budget Milestone: Parliament passed the 2026/27 national budget, setting the next year’s spending plan at about $1.09 billion. Rugby & Community Sport: Pacific Strongest 2026 wrapped up in Apia, while young Australian footballers donated gear to Vaivase-tai FC after training with the club.
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