AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOmbudsman Appointment: Former Supreme Court judge Vui Clarence Nelson was named Samoa’s new Ombudsman, but his swearing-in was cancelled after he had to leave overseas; Parliament says a new date will be confirmed. National Budget: Parliament passed the 2026/2027 Appropriation Bill, approving a $1.5b tala budget under “AIGA – Accelerating Inclusive Growth and Access,” with a projected cash deficit of about $216m and major spending on health, education, district development and social protection. Governance & Courts: The Land and Titles Court responded to a Parliament-ordered inquiry into judges’ work, while the Justice Minister criticised election laws as “stupid” and said a commission of inquiry will review the 2025 election. Public Service & Security: The PSC secretary attended the UN Public Service Forum in Georgia, and 30 women graduated from a Pacific border-security leadership programme aimed at tackling transnational crime. Health & Community: Aki Ah Dar received successful off-pump heart surgery in Fiji and has returned home recovering well. Sports & Culture: Pacific Strongest 2026 crowned new champions in Apia, and paddlers are gearing up for the Sheraton 2 Sheraton 33km race. Media & Politics: The Prime Minister axed weekly press conferences for all media, citing “peace,” amid concerns over leaked Cabinet documents and a directive payment to Bluewave Wireless.
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