AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCentral Bank Shake-Up: Samoa MPs debated the Central Bank of Samoa Amendment Bill 2026, which would separate the governor from the board chair role to strengthen governance and oversight, with opposition raising concerns about independence and conflicts. Foreign Investment Rules: The Foreign Investment Amendment Bill 2026 passed its second reading, tightening definitions and adding disclosure requirements for beneficial owners, including extra reporting for investments held through trusts. Sports Spotlight: Vodafone Samoa honoured Commonwealth Games medalists Seine Stowers (gold, record-breaking weightlifting) and John Lautafi Tafi (silver) with prize packages worth about WST$15,000. Environment & Waste: SPREP backed a €6m marine litter and plastic waste project with Samoa, Fiji, the Marshall Islands and Tonga participating, supported by Germany’s GIZ. Health & Safety: SFESA responded to two bush fire incidents in Savai‘i, including a recurring Samalaeulu blaze, using drones and reinforcements from Upolu. Pacific Netball: Samoa will travel to Tonga for Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers (Sept 14–18), chasing two World Cup 2027 spots.
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