AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPower & Utilities: Upolu was hit by a major blackout shortly after 7pm Friday, disrupting hospitals, businesses and traffic lights; EPC said backup power kicked in for the hospital and restoration was completed on the 33kV network by 9.19pm. Shipping & Public Sector Appointments: Cabinet approved new CEOs for three government bodies: Tamaletā Taimang Jensen at the Development Bank of Samoa, Tau’ili’ili Vaelua Sonny Brown at Samoa Shipping Corporation, and Unasa Viane Faifuaina Toala as inaugural CEO of the District Development Authority. Tourism Watch: Samoa’s tourism kept climbing in Q2 2026, with international arrivals up nearly 7% year-on-year, led by visitors from New Zealand and a strong rise from the United States. Food & Biosecurity: MAF warned illegal honey and bee products could threaten Samoa’s agriculture and food security, urging travellers to declare and not bring prohibited items. Governance & Rights: New Ombudsman Vui Clarence Nelson pledged stronger public awareness of the office and protection of rights, flagging concerns from online harm to seabed mining. Renewables Insight: Niue’s solar-plus-storage system is cutting diesel reliance, with lessons for scaling renewables in Samoa.
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