AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel Watch: Samoa’s Ministry of Finance says there is NO fuel shortage and reserves remain “comfortable” (50 days diesel, 56 days petrol, 82 days kerosene/jet) after a tanker arrival on 1 June, despite the Disaster Advisory Committee moving the country to amber alert as a precaution. Cost of Living Pushback: Faleata No. 2 MP Leatinuu questions the amber alert and argues the government should tackle high fuel costs first, including removing the government fuel levy and subsidising bus fares. Trade & Compliance: Pacific trade officials urged stronger coordination to turn the Pacific–EU partnership into practical action, while EU food-safety rules are set to affect 97% of Pacific freezer vessels exporting seafood to the EU. Industry & Services: Australia delivered $450,000 in ICT equipment to support Samoa’s e-Health push, adding to about $7.5m since 2021. Community & Sport: Triathlon Samoa’s Independence Day 21km relay drew 12 teams, backed by $14,000 in government support.
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