AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRugby Focus: Samoa Rugby Union says its immediate priority is qualifying Manu Samoa 15s for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, with CEO Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea’i saying the team is “putting all our eggs into one basket” to improve from its current 16th-place ranking. Land & Exports: Samoa’s government has reallocated 10,000 acres of STEC land at Faleolo—handed to the Ministry of Lands and Survey—while 3,000 acres are set aside for agricultural business development via the Samoa Export Authority, aiming to boost export production and jobs. Labour Market: A new Samoa business survey reports a growing labour squeeze, with 47% of surveyed employers saying they lost staff through overseas labour mobility schemes, prompting calls for stronger local skills training and workforce planning. Climate-Smart Farming: USP researchers are developing tools to protect taro production as climate change and soil decline hit yields, including upgrades to the APSIM model for Pacific conditions in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Aviation & Tourism Infrastructure: Faleolo International Airport’s redevelopment adds an apron and three aerobridges, positioning Samoa for a smoother, more international-standard travel experience. Community & Culture: USP’s Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture & Pacific Studies in Suva will stage Sina and the Eel on August 7–8, a contemporary retelling drawing on Pacific-wide versions of the legend.
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