AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDistrict Councils Finance Clash: Samoa’s government says it’s separating itself from district councils’ banking overdrafts, insisting councils are separate legal entities even though funding comes from Treasury, after reports of requests for $300,000 overdraft facilities. Hospital Medicine Shortage: Samoa’s main hospital is rationing critical drugs, including metformin, amlodipine and children’s paracetamol, after a Fiji air-freight shipment covered only about half of needs; a SAT$12 million unpaid supplier bills backlog is blamed. Cybercrime Law Push: Pacific legal experts meeting in Fiji are finalising a regional handbook to strengthen cybercrime laws and defenses, with Samoa among participating countries. National Development Plan Launched: PM launched the Pathway for the Development of Samoa (FY2026/27–FY2030/31), a five-year roadmap focused on community empowerment, resilient growth, good governance and social justice, with public roadshows planned in Upolu and Savai‘i. Mental Health Milestone: A new private mental health clinic, Ahmadhina Health Centre, has opened in Samoa, described as a first in the Pacific for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy. Boxing & Community: Independent Boxing Samoa’s “Fight for Independence 64” drew big crowds and featured Samoan pro debuts, while musicians Faanana Jerome Grey and family donated ukuleles to Campus of Hope children.
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