AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorkforce: Japan’s labor shortage, including in agriculture, could open new opportunities for skilled Samoan and other Pacific workers, though immigration remains politically sensitive. Economic Outlook: Samoa’s Bureau of Statistics has withdrawn its report estimating an 8.1% GDP contraction for review; it says quarterly production reports remain the official estimates. The withdrawn report had pointed to a sharp fall in investment as the main drag. Palolo Harvest: Fisheries and Agriculture officials are urging harvesters to check for required approvals and respect village rules and marine boundaries ahead of the November season. Business Costs: October fuel prices rose, with diesel up 22.6 sene a litre to $4.44, adding pressure on transport and other business costs. Investment and Infrastructure: A U.S. State Department assessment identifies agriculture, fisheries, renewable energy and manufacturing as priority sectors, while citing infrastructure and labor shortages as constraints. Samoa is also considering fees for use of its EV charging stations, but no price or start date has been set.
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