AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIMF Economic Watch: The IMF says Samoa’s post-pandemic recovery is losing momentum, with FY2025/26 growth at just 0.4% as weak demand, higher global energy prices, and structural issues bite—though it expects a gradual rebound to 2% next year. Power & Services: Upolu suffered a major blackout on Friday night, disrupting hospitals, businesses, and traffic lights; EPC reported staged restoration and completion of work on the 33-kilovolt network. Shipping & Public Sector Leadership: Cabinet approved new CEOs for the Development Bank of Samoa and Samoa Shipping Corporation, plus the inaugural CEO of the District Development Authority—moves aimed at strengthening delivery across key state services. Ocean Protection vs Deep-Sea Mining: UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke urged Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning of irreversible ecosystem damage. Tourism Update: Samoa’s tourism improved in Q2 2026, with international arrivals up nearly 7% year-on-year, led by visitors from New Zealand and holiday travel. Biosecurity Alert: MAF warned that illegal honey and bee products threaten Samoa’s agriculture and food security, urging travellers to declare and not smuggle prohibited items. Governance & Rights: Samoa’s new Ombudsman Vui Clarence Nelson pledged stronger public awareness of the office and focus on protecting children and vulnerable groups, including from online harm.
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