AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Labour Mobility & Jobs: Australia confirmed PALM eligibility for 10 countries, including Samoa, aiming to ease labour shortages via legal work placements. Regional Climate & Science: Samoa signed a new partnership with SPC to boost climate research capacity, including better methods to assess loss and damage, plus monitoring and lab capability. UNGA81 Digital Priorities: Pacific leaders discussed affordable connectivity, cyber-safety, and protecting Indigenous knowledge as digital infrastructure expands. Fisheries Focus: Pacific countries pushed for stronger international support for Pacific-led fisheries strategies at FAO COFI37 in Rome, highlighting science-based management. Samoa Governance & Services: 14 new CEOs of government ministries and state bodies took their oath, with a clear push for responsiveness to the public. Environment Grants: Samoa CARES awarded 62 community groups $3.12m for projects like reef and mangrove work, solar lighting, and farm initiatives. Media & Skills: A Pacific media summit workshop trained journalists to use social platforms responsibly, while Samoa’s Deputy PM also featured in UNGA-side digital connectivity talks. Business & Community: Melbourne Storm partnered with Samoa Beverages (Samoa Water and Taxi Soft Drinks) as official partners for 2026-27.
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