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A U.S.-funded initiative under the Pacific Partnership 2025 program has successfully renovated the sanitation facilities at Magiagi Primary School in Samoa, with completion in December 2025. However, governance disputes between the school committee and village chiefs have led to the school's closure, disrupting student exams. The Ministry of Education & Culture has stressed the importance of adhering to governance protocols, with the official handover of the renovated facilities set for the start of the 2026 school year.