AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Safety: Samoa’s Meteorology Division has kept a marine advisory in place for all waters after waves occasionally exceeded 3 metres and southerly swells with gusty winds are expected to continue this week, with strong currents and rough seas making travel by boat risky. Health & Hospitals: A week of political drama also highlighted serious public health gaps, with clinicians reporting out-of-stock blood tests at Samoa’s public hospitals due to laboratory supply shortages, including tests for kidney, liver and other key functions. Rugby—Manu Samoa & Black Ferns: Four Manu Samoa 7s internationals helped Tsunami Rugby win the RugbyTown 7s Cup in Colorado, while Samoa’s Amarante Sititi and Shyrah Tuliau-Tua’a marked Black Ferns debuts by scoring tries in a 66-19 win over Australia. Rugby—World Rankings: The All Blacks reclaimed world No.1 after beating the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park, setting up another showdown next weekend. Diaspora & Development: Deputy Prime Minister recognised diaspora support for grassroots development in Samoa. Central Bank Update: Parliament passed the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) Amendment Bill 2026 at second reading, moving reforms forward.
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