AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNRLW Spotlight: Samoa winger Mercedez Taulelei-Siala won Rookie of the Year at the 2026 Dally M Awards in Sydney, scoring 14 tries in 13 games and saying her biggest honour is pulling on the Fetu Samoa jersey for the Rugby League World Cup. Measles Alert: Samoa’s measles outbreak is worsening, with the Ministry of Health reporting 314 suspected cases, 146 samples pending and three deaths now suspected to be measles-related, prompting closures of pre-schools and child day-care centres. Fuel Costs: Diesel jumps 22.6 sene to $4.44 per litre from Oct. 1, with petrol up 3.5 sene to $3.58 and kerosene up 12.5 sene to $3.90, linked to disruptions affecting crude supply. Cybercrime Controversy: Samoa Police’s cybercrime chief, reinstated Inspector Li’o Faataumalama Auava, defended the PM’s son, Anslem Schmidt, after allegations he removed an SD card and deleted Samoa Observer photos. Local Governance: The Ministry of Family and Social Affairs has appointed three new ACEOs as it transitions into its new structure. Community & Sport: Japan handed over a 100,000-litre water tank for Aufaga, while Pacific teams are finalising squads for the Summer Youth Olympics in Dakar.
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