AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCourt Watch: FAST has been granted leave to join as an intervener in HRPP’s judicial review challenge over the District Development Project (Fono Faavae) governance setup, with Justice Leiataualesa Daryl Clarke clarifying there was only one intervener application before the court and setting next steps for filings. Pacific Diplomacy: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt told Australian PM Anthony Albanese that Samoa-Australia ties are now “family,” as leaders in Brisbane discussed security, climate, labour mobility and sport. Sport & Youth Pathways: Australia announced a $250m Pacific Rugby League Partnership, including Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and PNG, to fund grassroots and school rugby league, violence prevention and youth programs, with a promise to explore NRL and NRLW matches in the Pacific. Language & Culture: Samoa is hosting the 34th annual FAGASA teachers conference in Aotearoa, focused on strengthening teaching of Gagana Samoa and partnerships with the Samoa Language Commission. Environment & Homes: Residents in Siumu are raising fresh concerns about rising seas and coastal erosion pushing closer to homes after heavy rainfall. International Links: Two French senators visited Samoa, meeting parliament leaders and officials and discussing cooperation including voting rights for nationals abroad.
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