AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAirline Relaunch Fight: Samoa’s government says it’s staying the course on the Samoa Airways jet relaunch despite “financially devastating” warnings from the ADB, with the PM telling Parliament partners “don’t know anything we are facing.” Education Funding Scrutiny: The One Government Grant for schools has been abused and not audited for eight years, with some school principals facing alleged theft cases, as MPs debate whether administration should sit with education or district councils. Customs Revenue Claims: The PM says Samoa has been short-changed for years by fake invoices that bypass customs duties and fees, prompting a task force to track discrepancies. Local Development: A $35m PREPARE Samoa programme backs a major Salelologa township upgrade, including market and waterfront plans, while Safata residents begin receiving Manawanui compensation after thousands sign up. Culture & Sport: Samoa hosts Pacific education leaders for the first time; Manu Samoa Sevens held a resort camp for Olympic repechage prep; and Samoa’s weightlifters are still waiting on Independence incentives.
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