AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Health Upgrade: Australia delivered $450,000 in ICT equipment to Samoa’s e-Health project, aiming to speed up access to patient records across health facilities and building on about $7.5m support since 2021. Fisheries Careers & Security: A young woman from Salesatele, now a Senior Fisheries Officer, is helping protect Pacific fisheries through Operation Tui Moana 2026 surveillance. Regional Media Resilience: PNG hosted the Pacific Media Partnership Conference, focusing on how broadcasters can fight misinformation and strengthen collaboration. Fuel Pressure: Motorists in Samoa rushed to fill up ahead of expected June fuel hikes, with kerosene, petrol and diesel all rising as Middle East conflict continues to lift refined product prices. Energy & Power Reliability: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands ran low on diesel and is rationing power while relying on a police patrol boat supply, highlighting regional energy fragility. Ports Leadership: Cabinet appointed Capt. Ti’amamana Foetutasi Fa’amausili as CEO of the Samoa Ports Authority for three years. USP Graduation Boost: Hundreds of graduates, including 161 women, were conferred degrees at USP Samoa, with King Tupou VI presiding. Climate Call: Samoa’s PM urged the world to act fast to prevent Pacific communities facing loss of land and sovereignty.
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