AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Security: Samoa is bracing for below-average rainfall over the next six months, with the Meteorology Division warning of higher drought and water-shortage risk; the Samoa Water Authority is urging households, businesses and communities to start conserving now. Agriculture & Jobs: STEC land is being reallocated—10,000 acres shifted to the Ministry of Lands and the Samoa Export Authority for agricultural business development—aimed at boosting exports and employment. Labour Market Pressure: A new Samoa Chamber survey says nearly half of businesses lost workers to overseas labour mobility schemes, with skilled and semi-skilled roles hit hardest, sparking calls for stronger local skills training and workforce planning. Rugby Focus: Samoa Rugby Union says World Cup qualification is the top priority for Manu Samoa 15s, while Samoa’s next Nations Cup pool match is set against Georgia. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A USP- and Samoa Conservation Society-hosted discussion in Suva highlighted concerns that deep seabed mining could bring harmful terrestrial mining practices into the Pacific. Public Service Change: MNRE’s CEO Lealaisalanoa Frances Brown Reupena has resigned after 20 years in Samoa’s public service.
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