AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVaitele Crash: Two Hiace vans collided at the four-corner intersection in Vaitele-fou, with both drivers taken to hospital and traffic delayed for about 30 minutes; police and emergency services responded after witnesses said the vehicles didn’t stop at the stop sign. Cyber & Drugs Push: Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa urged churches, communities and government to work together during Cyber Week awareness Sunday night, targeting online abuse and illegal drug activity. Digital Payments: Samoa Payments officially launched, a locally developed platform helping businesses accept online credit card payments and expand beyond physical locations. Sports—Sevens: Lefaga booked a quarterfinal spot at the Marist International Sevens after a 26-10 win over SCOPA, while Apia Union kicked off its 7’s tournament selection process at home. Business/Tech: Phemex announced Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures, and Samoa’s wider tech push continues with new online payment options. Regional Economy: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing, forecasting 2.8% for 2026 amid fuel costs, debt pressures and weaker momentum.
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