AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSafety Reminder: Samoa is being urged to treat the death of 21-year-old EPC worker Tevita Amituana’i as a wake-up call for workplace health and safety, after an electrocuting incident tied to a slip while working on a low-voltage network. Sports Business: Kanaloa’s bid to take over Moana Pasifika is gaining momentum, with talk of investor interest and an ambitious five-year goal of winning the Super Rugby title—while players and coaching plans hang in the balance. Local Economy & Jobs: Samoa’s minimum wage is set to rise from WST$4.84 to WST$5.24 per hour from 1 July 2026, with staged increases targeting WST$6 by 2028. Digital Payments: Samoa Payments has launched, aiming to let more local businesses accept online credit card payments and expand beyond physical sales. Pacific Macro: The World Bank warns Pacific growth will soften in 2026 as fuel, shipping and weaker tourism bite—Samoa included in the slowdown outlook. Travel Mobility: Sri Lanka’s passport ranking slipped to 94th in the Henley index, a reminder that travel access can shape work and opportunity for millions.
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