AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFuel & Energy Watch: Samoa’s Ministry of Finance says there is NO fuel shortage and reserves remain “comfortable” (about 50 days diesel, 56 days petrol, 82 days kerosene/jet), after the Disaster Advisory Committee moved the country to an amber alert as a precaution tied to global oil disruption. Policy Pushback: Faleata No. 2 MP Leatinuu Wayne Sooialo questioned the amber alert, urging the government to focus on cutting fuel costs (including removing the government fuel levy) and supporting public transport and school transport. Trade & Compliance: Pacific officials met to press the EU partnership into practical action under the Samoa Agreement, while EU food-safety rules training targets compliance for Pacific Island freezer vessels exporting seafood to the EU. Hospitality & Jobs: Marriott appointed John Douglas as Area General Manager Pacific Islands, with oversight across its Fiji portfolio and strategic coverage including Samoa. Community & Industry: Triathlon Samoa backed Independence Day with a 21km relay supported by government funding, drawing 12 teams and highlighting local sport as part of the wider Independence programme.
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