AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoCommonwealth Games Focus: Fiji’s amateur boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama, with maternal links to Samoa, says she’s aiming for a podium finish in the women’s 57kg at Glasgow (July 23–Aug 2), stressing mental prep alongside training. Samoa Appointments: Samoa’s cabinet has approved new chairpersons and board directors across ministries and State-Owned Enterprises, including SNPF, Development Bank, Gambling Control Authority and several others. Vape Import Rules: Samoa currently has no laws banning vape imports, says Deputy PM and Customs Minister Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, responding to MPs’ health concerns. SNPF Dividend: Finance Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o announces a 6% dividend for SNPF members (with $61m to be rolled out from July 3). Pacific Fuel Support: Australia’s NMI donates fuel measurement equipment to Samoa and other Pacific nations to help regulators verify pump accuracy. Michelin Moment: Auckland’s TALA becomes the first Samoan restaurant to win a Michelin star, with chef Henry Onesemo describing the emotional win. Rugby Nations Cup Watch: Tonga coach Tevita Tuifua highlights squad changes for the Nations Cup opener, with Manu Samoa set to play Hong Kong China.
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