AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPress Freedom Clash: Samoa’s PM Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt pushed back on Samoa’s World Press Freedom Index ranking of 59, saying only the media can answer why it fell and pointing blame at the Samoa Observer, which has been barred from his events since Nov 2025. Cyber & Public Trust: A separate warning keeps coming: Samoa’s government systems face cyber threats, with SamCERT naming APT40, while officials say protections held—an ongoing reminder that health and safety depend on secure information. Climate, Health, Learning: New research is measuring heat and humidity in Samoa classrooms to see how climate stress affects children’s wellbeing and school outcomes. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing as fuel costs, debt, and repeated shocks bite—Samoa is included in the update. Community Movement: Samoa’s Business House Touch Rugby is back, using sport to promote healthier workplaces.
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