AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourt Case: Samoa Police have charged New Zealand national James Atua (31) and Fred Oliva Junior Papalii (33) with conspiracy to murder over the Vietnam killing of Australian gang leader Lorenzo Lemalu, with conditional bail granted after their court appearance. Public Safety & Cash: The Central Bank of Samoa warns of counterfeit banknotes still circulating, urging people and businesses to check security features on $50/$100 notes and report suspicious cash. Transport & Trade Links: Samoa Government christened the MV Fotu o Samoa III, a $16.8m landing craft funded via the Unit Trust of Samoa and Bank of the South Pacific, expected to strengthen shipping links to the Cook Islands, Manu‘a, Tutuila and Tokelau. Disability Rights: Samoa is among Pacific Forum members urged to strengthen disability laws, accessibility standards and budget accountability under a refreshed regional framework. Climate & Science: SROS and the Pacific Community (SPC) signed a partnership to boost Samoa’s climate research capacity, including better methods for assessing loss and damage. Diplomacy: Matthew Younger has taken up his role as the new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Samoa, focusing on regional security and economic growth. Local Business Culture: A Samoan-owned traffic-light contractor is using humour to reduce damage to pedestrian push buttons and improve public use.
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