AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOmbudsman Appointment: Samoa’s Parliament has approved former Senior Supreme Court Judge Vui Clarence Nelson as Ombudsman, but his swearing-in was cancelled after he had to leave Samoa overseas—Parliament will announce a new date. National Budget: Parliament passed Samoa’s 2026/2027 Appropriation Bill, approving a $1.5b tala budget under “AIGA – Accelerating Inclusive Growth and Access,” with a projected cash deficit of $215.9m and major spending on health, education, district development, and social protection. Governance & Leaks: The Prime Minister told Parliament that Cabinet documents have been leaked, including a directive ordering payment of $988,737.90 to Bluewave Wireless for school WiFi—raising fresh questions about how decisions are handled and shared. Public Service & International Links: Samoa’s Public Service Commission Secretary Kolone Tikeri is attending the UN Public Service Forum in Tbilisi, focusing on innovation, accountability, participation, and inclusion. Health & Accountability: New reporting alleges US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s 2019 Samoa visit was tied to vaccine-related work, contradicting his Senate claims. Tourism & Culture: Samoa Tourism Authority appointed Onomea Productions as official organiser of the Miss Samoa Pageant for 2026–2028.
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