AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism rebound: Samoa’s tourism keeps climbing, with international arrivals up nearly 7% in Q2 2026 as total arrivals hit 64,181 and visitor numbers rose 6.9% year-on-year, led by New Zealand (48.2% of visitors). Human rights & governance: New Ombudsman Vui Clarence Nelson was sworn in and vowed stronger public understanding of the office, with a focus on protecting children from online harm and tackling ongoing violence against women and girls. Public safety in industry areas: Police arrested two men in Vaitele after finding more than 50 marijuana sticks wrapped in foil, with reports they were selling drugs disguised as street vendors. Food & trade links: Biosecurity is investigating an online sale of imported Australian honey, despite Samoa’s long-standing ban aimed at protecting bee health. Labour skills for the region: Trade unions from Samoa and others joined a labour law and dispute resolution training, covering grievances, collective bargaining, mediation and unfair dismissal hearings. Aviation upgrade: Samoa Airways welcomed back its oldest Twin Otter after a major overhaul in Canada, extending service life by about 30 years. Digital safety: Samoa Police ran a perimeter relay to raise awareness on cyberbullying and harassment.
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