AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCentral Bank Reform: Samoa’s Central Bank Amendment Bill 2026 cleared a key hurdle with Parliament passing the second reading, setting up further committee review. Governance & Accountability: Opposition voices are also watching changes to central bank laws closely, as debate continues over how power and oversight are structured. Cost of Living & Crime: Rising burglary rates are being linked to high living costs, shifting social values and drug use, sparking a wider national discussion. Public Safety: Samoa is also seeing debate after reports of out-of-stock blood tests at hospitals and concerns raised around antibiotics. Economy & Trade: Transport costs are driving up Samoa’s consumer prices, adding pressure to household budgets. Environment: The Pacific Recyclers Alliance is calling for grassroots recycling groups to have a real say in decisions shaping the sector, not just be treated as “stakeholders.” Sports (Samoa): Samoa’s Feagai eyes a World Cup return, while Team Va’a Samoa pushes through day two at the IVF World Sprints in Singapore. Rugby (global): The All Blacks have reclaimed world No 1 after beating the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park.
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