AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrug-Free Samoa: Samoa’s National Working Group for a Drug-Free Samoa held its inaugural meeting, setting direction and priorities to prevent drug-related harm among children and adolescents, with UNICEF support and key partners from Health, Education, Justice and Police. Public Health Reminder: A new push to treat scabies as a serious public health issue is highlighted, linking the “itch in the family” to skin infections and wider health risks. Sport & Safety: A fatal rugby league incident in Samoa has reignited debate over violence at community matches, with police appealing for video and calling for stronger security and discipline. Culture & Arts: Sāmoan fa’afafine artist Lindah Lepou connects colonial “human zoos” to her own family history, launching her exhibition Mata’AITU at Pātaka Art Museum. Law & Justice: Samoa and New Zealand lawyers are running a 50-years-of-legal-service advocacy workshop in Apia, focusing on practical courtroom skills in criminal and family law. Community & Economy: IMF notes Samoa’s post-pandemic recovery is slowing, with weaker demand and external shocks weighing on growth. Youth & Regional Links: Samoa’s Minister of Family and Social Affairs co-chaired Commonwealth youth planning, shaping education, skills and digital inclusion priorities.
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