AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa Rules for Samoa Travellers: Germany has published its 2026 list of 62 countries eligible for visa-free entry for up to 90 days (within 180 days), and Samoa is included—good news for tourism and business trips, but the exemption doesn’t allow work. Water Security: Samoa is being urged to start conserving water now after forecasts point to a 60–70% chance of below-normal rainfall over the next six months, raising the risk of shortages and pressure on drinking water, farming and hydropower. Banking Leadership: ANZ has named Terence Low as its new Country Head for Samoa from September 2026, replacing Sucharu Tandon (now Country Head for Vanuatu), as part of a wider Pacific leadership restructure. Remittances Made Easier: Western Union has opened an Afega outlet to reduce the need for villagers to travel to Apia to withdraw funds. Conservation Boost: The Samoa Conservation Society has become BirdLife International’s 125th partner, aiming to strengthen protection work for the Manumea and other biodiversity efforts. Adoption Safeguards: Samoa and New Zealand are discussing how to improve processes for the safety and wellbeing of children in intercountry adoptions, including talks on lifting a temporary suspension on automatic citizenship for adopted Samoan children.
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