AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Crisis: Samoa’s national hospital is rationing key medicines, including metformin, amlodipine and children’s paracetamol, after a Fiji-based supplier shipment covered only about half of needs, with a reported SAT$12 million backlog in unpaid bills blamed for delays. Local Governance: The Government says media claims that the District Development Programme (DDP) has run out of funding are wrong, stressing DDP funding is available and district councils are separate legal entities—though banks have been asked to consider overdrafts for councils. Public Service Planning: Samoa launched its new five-year Pathway for the Development of Samoa (FY2026/27–FY2030/31), calling for shared effort across government, communities and business to drive resilient growth and good governance. Security Update: Police have been granted an adjournment to finalize charges against three locals linked to last month’s Vietnam shooting, with bail granted to one accused and the matter set for 23 June. Sports & Community: Independent Boxing Samoa hosted “Fight for Independence 64,” featuring Samoan pro debutants and a packed crowd, while a new Samoan agribusiness innovation finale highlighted EU-backed support for local entrepreneurs.
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