AGP Executive Report

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Ports & Shipping Leadership: Cabinet has appointed Capt. Ti’amamana Foetutasi Fa’amausili as Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Ports Authority for the next three years, bringing 40 years of maritime experience including roles in Samoa’s transport sector and overseas port operations. Energy Resilience in the Budget: Samoa’s 2026-27 Budget sets aside nearly 10% of WST1.5b for fuel and energy resilience, including WST44.2m for new solar farms (Upolu and Savai’i) to strengthen the power grid. Social Support Funding: The Budget also launches a Child Wellbeing Benefit (WST20m) for children from birth to 35 months, plus a baby bonus, and increases pension payments for those aged 70+. Regional Diplomacy & Education: Samoa’s Head of State hosted King Tupou VI of Tonga for a luncheon tied to the USP graduation, where the King will preside as Chancellor. Sustainable Fisheries: Conservation International says the Pacific Tuna Initiative has expanded to Palau, building on reforms already underway in Fiji, Samoa and New Caledonia. Plastic Pollution Push: Samoan and Pacific advocates protested Coca-Cola’s largest bottler, urging less single-use plastic and a return to reusable packaging systems. Independence Security: Samoa Police say 400 officers will be deployed across Independence events to ensure emergency response coverage.

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May 19, 2026

Fiji Airways adds red light therapy to new FlyWell wellness program

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May 1, 2026

J-Star Holding Partners with Patriot Green Energy Technology for Made-In-USA Solid-State Battery Solutions

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May 28, 2026

Samoan Community Leaders, Environmental Advocates Call on Coca-Cola’s Largest Bottler to Keep Plastic out of the Pacific and Bring Back Reusable Packaging

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May 26, 2026

J-Star Holding Subsidiary Receives Central Bank of Taiwan Authorization to Initiate $60 Million Sovereign-Backed Financing Framework through Designated Banks for U.S. Solid-State Battery Expansion ($122.5 Million Project)

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SAMOA SIGNS PHASE II OF THE PACER PLUS IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT

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SAMOA’S PARTICIPATION AT THE FOURTH EU INDO PACIFIC MINISTERIAL FORUM

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