AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Finances: Samoa’s cash reserves remain above SAT$500 million, with a SAT$149.6 million surplus in 2025/26 and public debt at 19.3% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry. Shipping: Japan has provided Samoa Shipping Corporation with a 17-metre maintenance boat and mobile workshop truck to help keep its fleet operating and support transport of people and goods. Climate and Agriculture: A strengthening El Niño could bring prolonged dry spells, heat and drought into 2027. Samoa is preparing water trucks for Upolu and Savai‘i as dry conditions already strain water supplies, crops and energy production. Recycling: Samoa’s new national centre processes plastic bottles and aluminium cans for export, part of Pacific programmes turning collected containers into trade revenue. Skills: Two young Samoans showcased cookery and electrical skills at a regional competition in Vanuatu, gaining practical experience for local industries.
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