AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce Skills Gap: Samoa’s educators and employers are pushing for tighter links between schooling and real jobs, with leaders citing weak communication, plus the need for more vocational training, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and workplace experience. Mangrove Monitoring: Eight Upolu communities are training up local teams to assess mangrove health and resilience, supporting coastal protection and sustainable livelihoods. Sanitary Products Distribution: Ah Liki Wholesale has partnered with Pasifika Sanitary Products to bring Pacific-made care products to Samoa, with Ah Liki as exclusive distributor for retailers and healthcare outlets. Fuel Crisis & Clean Energy: Pacific energy experts say the fuel crunch was predictable and must drive faster, community-led renewable energy and shipping changes, not just emergency fuel fixes. Electricity & Governance Scrutiny: Former Education Minister Loau Keneti Sio calls for commissions of inquiry into Samoa’s power outages and the $20m catamaran boat safety delays. Air Connectivity Update: Samoa Airways jet relaunch planning continues despite warnings, while Qantas has launched its Faleolo–Auckland service, adding more route choice. Manufacturing Leadership: Samoa Association of Manufacturers and Exporters appoints Dr Seuseu Tauati as SAME CEO to expand export markets and sustainable manufacturing. Tourism Recognition: Return to Paradise Resort & Spa again earns a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award, placing it in the top 10% of hotels worldwide.
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