AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoFuel Prices & Power Rationing: Samoa’s fuel costs are rising again, with kerosene up to 5.02 tālā, petrol to 3.99 tālā, and diesel to 5.31 tālā, as the finance ministry links the increases to the Middle East’s impact on refined products. Regional Independence Focus: Samoa marked 64 years of independence with a full day of performances, sports and cultural events, while the Head of State urged a “new beginning” built on confidence and hope. International Support: India’s foreign minister Winston Peters’ counterpart, EAM S Jaishankar, sent greetings and said India has delivered a haemo-dialysis machine with a portable RO unit to Samoa under FIPIC-III commitments. Moana Pasifika Rescue Talks: New Zealand moved to save Moana Pasifika after liquidation pressure, with officials told to explore options with NZ Rugby and stakeholders following the club’s financial crisis. Drug Raids & Youth Concerns: Samoa’s acting police commissioner says 20 drug raids were carried out in the first five months, with 55 charged, as PM Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt warns youth are being “used” by international drug rings. Honours & Community Pride: King’s Birthday Honours spotlight Pacific achievement, including Samoa-linked sport and governance recognition for Beatrice Faumuinā (CNZM), alongside broader public service awards.
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