AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomacy & Trade: Matthew Younger has assumed his role as the new U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to Samoa, with talks flagged on regional security and economic growth. Transport & Shipping: Samoa commissioned the MV Fotu o Samoa III after its $16.8m journey from Malaysia, boosting SSC’s ability to move passengers, vehicles and cargo to nearby islands. Cash & Consumer Risk: The Central Bank of Samoa warns of counterfeit banknotes still circulating, urging quick checks and prompt reporting. Climate Science: Samoa and the Pacific Community (SPC) signed a climate research partnership to strengthen local scientific capacity, including loss-and-damage methods. Social Policy: A UN brief says Samoa and other Pacific SIDS need stronger social protection to handle poverty and climate shocks. Regional Mobility: Labour is promising expanded visa-waiver travel for Pacific families to reconnect in Aotearoa. Security & Justice: Two men charged in Samoa over an alleged Vietnam murder plot involving an Australian citizen were granted conditional bail. Business & Tech: Kritilabs and Fiji’s RCM signed a three-year pact to bring AI/IoT solutions to Fiji first, then Samoa and other Pacific markets. Infrastructure Maintenance: A traffic-light contractor is using humour to reduce damage to pedestrian push buttons in Apia.
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