AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation & Connectivity: Samoa Airways welcomed back its oldest Twin Otter (5W-FAY) after a full overhaul by Unity Aviation Canada, with the refurbishment expected to extend the aircraft’s life by 30 years and funded from the airline’s own revenue (about SAT $22m for both Twin Otters). Labour Mobility: Samoa’s Prime Minister met more than 700 Samoan RSE workers in Blenheim and also held talks with New Zealand’s PM in Wellington, focusing on worker welfare, pastoral care, and the future of the RSE scheme. Digital Safety & Skills: Students from Tonga universities joined a Pacific digital inclusion and online safety challenge in Papua New Guinea, with teams including students from Samoa, aiming for practical solutions on cybersecurity and online safety. Cybercrime & Scams: Police and partners in Samoa ran a perimeter relay to spotlight cyberbullying and harassment, while separate coverage highlights how AI-manipulated images are being used for scams across the Pacific. Energy Costs: Oil prices surged to around US$100 a barrel amid Middle East supply fears, raising pressure for higher fuel and business costs that can ripple into Samoa. Environment & Waste: The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign hit its milestone of removing over one million pieces of plastic from waterways, launched in Samoa in 2024. Trade & Policy: India concluded its WTO Trade Policy Review, reaffirming a rules-based trade and investment approach. Tourism & Media: Samoa Tourism joined a film-and-tourism networking event, showing how screen content is being used to market destinations.
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