AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoGovernment Appointments: FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio has been named Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, signalling a fresh advisory push from within the ruling coalition. Culture & Language: Award-winning artist Anonymouz is releasing “4 Tha Lumana’i,” a short film pairing Sāmoan oratory with battle rap to explore language, identity, and what AI means for culture. Tourism & Events: The Measina Arts & Cultural Festival 2026 logo was unveiled at STA Fale, with the PM framing the festival as a “utmost treasure” showcase of Samoan identity, running from Sunday 30 and replacing the Teuila Festival. Food & Local Enterprise: East Palo Alto’s Simiz Kai Lelei is drawing attention to Tongan and Sāmoan comfort staples like taro, green bananas, cassava and coconut-based starch plates. Hospitality Excellence: Samoan chef Henry Lafi Onesemo won New Zealand Chef of the Year at the Cuisine Good Food Awards, with his Parnell restaurant TALA again holding 3 Hats. Cost of Living: Samoa’s inflation rise is being driven mainly by transport, with fuel costs jumping sharply year-on-year. Foreign Investment: Samoa’s Foreign Investment Amendment Bill 2026 cleared its second reading, tightening registration and disclosure rules for foreign investors and beneficial owners.
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