AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCourt Ruling on Online Defamation: Samoa’s District Court is set to decide this week whether it has jurisdiction in a defamation fight between Australian and New Zealand-based social media influencers, after the defendants asked to quash the charges on the grounds that a Samoan court can’t hear the case; the complainant, Asiata Pio Vaoliko, is also seeking to give his account from New Zealand by video link, citing care duties for an elderly parent and fears for his safety amid online threats. Catholic Ordinations: Archbishop Richard G. Henning will ordain five men into the priesthood Saturday at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Samoa’s Digital Payments Push: Samoa Payments has launched, letting local businesses accept online credit card payments more easily. Tax Tech Upgrade: Samoa also upgraded its $5M Tax Invoice Monitoring System (TIMS) to tighten tax compliance. Climate & Schools: A new study is tracking how heat and humidity affect children’s learning and health in Samoan classrooms.
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