AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade: Samoa recorded a merchandise trade deficit of SAT$132.4 million in August, with imports far exceeding exports and re-exports. Economic Outlook: Official production estimates show GDP contracted 1.6% in the year to June 2026. A separate report suggesting an 8.1% contraction was withdrawn for review; the Samoa Bureau of Statistics says production estimates remain official. Solar Investment: Greenology Samoa and the Market Development Facility are piloting flexible payment plans to help households, churches and small businesses afford rooftop solar without paying the full cost upfront. Labour Mobility: New reforms cap annual worker placements in Australia and New Zealand at 10,000, down from 12,000, and route recruitment through the government’s LEEP division. Connectivity: Digicel has opened a mobile tower in Asau, aiming to improve coverage and reliability in western Savai‘i. Tourism and Transport: Maota Airport has reopened, restoring regular air links between Upolu and Savai‘i and offering a boost to travel and Savai‘i’s economy.
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