AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEconomy Watch: Samoa’s Central Bank warns that delays in implementing the 2026/27 budget could slow the country’s recovery, cutting growth from a baseline 2.7% to as low as about 2% if spending and projects drag. Cost of Living: Samoa’s import prices jumped 21.2% in the June 2026 quarter, driven largely by a big surge in imported petroleum products. Public Finance Leadership: Cabinet has appointed finance professional Lealali Faletoese Asaua as the new CEO of the Samoa National Provident Fund (SNPF) for a three-year term. Social Services Digital Push: The Ministry of Family and Social Affairs is building a whole-of-ministry centralised digital repository to track programmes, reach, gaps and impact. Sports (OFC U-16): Samoa and New Caledonia played out a 1-1 draw after Samoa scored first, but were reduced to 10 players; the result keeps both sides searching for a first win. Road Safety: Police say an officer directing traffic at Lepea was struck by a vehicle and remains hospitalised as investigations continue.
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