AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEconomy Check: Samoa’s GDP Expenditure Report—estimating a 2025/26 contraction of 8.1%—has been pulled from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics website for further review, with SBS saying its Quarterly GDP Production reports remain the official figures. Airport Leadership: The Samoa Airport Authority has re-advertised its General Manager role on a three-year contract, with applications due 20 Oct. Rugby League World Cup: Toa Samoa and Fetu Samoa squads were announced, with a send-off parade set for tomorrow; Tonga also unveiled its World Cup squad, while Samoa’s PM apology and sports coverage continue to dominate headlines. Prime Minister Apology: Samoa’s PM La’auli Leuatea Schmidt apologized after a 2007 video resurfaced showing him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi salute, saying the words and gesture were inappropriate and not intended for the public. Triathlon Governance: SASNOC endorsed the newly formed Tri-Sports Samoa Association as the official triathlon body. Climate Finance Watch: UNODC and Pacific media groups joined forces to investigate leakage and misuse of climate and disaster funds. Palolo Harvest Guidance: Fisheries and Agriculture advised palolo harvesters to seek prior approvals where required before the upcoming rising.
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