AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMinimum Wage Boost: Samoa’s minimum wage is set to rise 40 sene to WST$5.24 per hour from 1 July 2026, with further steps taking it to WST$5.65 in 2027 and WST$6.05 by 2028. Sports—Manu Sevens: Samoa kicked off the World Rugby Sevens Series with a gritty 19-12 win over Canada in Dubai, marking the start of the season. Sports—Barramundis vs Samoa: PNG’s Barramundis edged Samoa in a thriller, sealing a 2-wicket win with a last-ball finish. Culture & Community: Savai’i hosts the first Samoa Ne’i Galo School Festival today, spotlighting sacred relationships, customs, and the Samoan language. Local News: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt urged Safata residents affected by the HMNZS Manawanui sinking to stay patient as checks continue before compensation is released. Arts: Ingrid Horrocks won New Zealand’s top Ockham fiction prize for her debut collection, All Her Lives.
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