AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Connectivity: A new project has connected four primary schools in Savai‘i, plus the hospital, Justice Ministry and Police in Tuasivi, bringing internet access to more than 1,000 students and 30 teachers. Economic Outlook: Samoa’s Bureau of Statistics says the 8.1% GDP contraction estimate came from an experimental report now withdrawn for review; its official production figures show a 1.6% decline for the year to June 2026. Renewable Energy: Greenology Samoa and the Market Development Facility are piloting flexible payments to help households, churches and small businesses install rooftop solar without paying the full cost upfront. Labour Mobility: New rules cap annual worker deployments to Australia and New Zealand at 10,000, require applications through the government’s LEEP division and introduce fees for workers, village committees and agents. Fisheries: Palolo harvesters are urged to check village and landowner approvals before entering harvesting areas as the November season approaches.
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