AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSamoa Politics: Samoa’s Foreign Investment Amendment Bill 2026 cleared its second reading, tightening rules on who counts as a foreign investor and adding new disclosure duties for beneficial owners, including trusts, with reserved activities likely to stay for Samoans. Central Banking Governance: The Central Bank of Samoa Amendment Bill 2026 also passed its second reading, separating the governor from the board chair role to strengthen oversight, after HRPP and independents raised concerns. Commonwealth Games Pride: Vodafone Samoa honoured weightlifters Seine Stowers (gold) and John Lautafi Tafi (silver) from Glasgow 2026 with prize packages worth about WST$15,000. Pacific Environment: SPREP’s Fifth Executive Board meeting in Apia approved the 2027 work programme and budget as members pushed for a more resilient Pacific environment. Samoa in Sport: Pacific Games netballer Romania Ng Lam Pose says she’s balancing study in Fiji with training, aiming for a full national team debut. Rugby League World Cup: Samoa’s Payne Haas faces surgery on a finger injury, putting his World Cup hopes in doubt. Marine Health: A National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition reports Samoa’s deep reefs look thriving, while shallow areas show climate and overfishing scars.
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