AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCommonwealth Games in Glasgow: Samoa is among Pacific nations competing as the 2026 Commonwealth Games officially get under way, with Pacific teams carrying big hopes into a pared-back program. Samoa RSE workers: Samoa’s Prime Minister wrapped up a New Zealand visit by meeting more than 700 RSE workers in Blenheim, with talks covering welfare, recruitment, healthcare, accommodation and the future of the scheme. Court and policing: A bail hearing in Samoa continues for James Atua and Fred Papalii over money-laundering charges linked to alleged cartel activity and a murder case, while police also held a male suspect for questioning after a daylight raid in Togafu’afu’a. Drug bust arrests: Two local artists, Sapphire Esera and Lena Bennington, were remanded in custody after a Samoa Police drug raid. Biosecurity: Biosecurity officials say they were unaware of an online sale of imported Australian honey in Samoa and will investigate. Sports and culture: Christina Harris won Samoa’s 10km ocean swim, and Opetaia Foa’i received APRA AMCOS’ Billions Award for “We Know The Way” from Moana. Local events: Samoa Drag Strip returns this weekend with Summit Series races and the Ron Millsaps Memorial.
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