AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNRL & Pacific Talent: Brian To’o will leave the Penrith Panthers after the 2027 season to join the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural NRL campaign in 2028, on a three-year deal from 2028—linking up with Jarome Luai and highlighting the Chiefs’ push for a strong Pacific identity, with To’o’s Samoan heritage front and centre. Green Finance: Samoa’s banks are exploring more green financing, with the Central Bank of Samoa running a workshop with UNDP to boost renewable energy lending—especially solar for homes and businesses—while tackling capacity, awareness, and climate risk management. Climate & Energy Politics: Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa says Australia should avoid new coal and gas projects ahead of COP31, warning that ongoing or expanded fossil fuel plans would undermine climate goals. Food Exports: Pacific Trade Invest is bringing 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies—including Samoa—to Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug–3 Sep) to help premium food and beverage producers reach buyers and distributors. Economy Watch: The IMF says Samoa’s post-pandemic growth has slowed sharply to 0.4% in FY2025/26, with weak demand and higher energy costs weighing on the outlook.
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