AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFisheries & Food Security: Conservation International and Samoa’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries have launched 15 Village Fisheries Management Plans, handing villages monitoring equipment under the Kiwa RESTORE Project to support sustainable coastal fishing, reserves, and stronger local governance. Maritime Enforcement: A Samoan fisheries officer took part in the Forum Fisheries Agency’s Tui Moana surveillance operation, observing missions over Samoa’s EEZ as France and other partners backed regional action against illegal fishing. Development Planning: Samoa officially launched its new five-year Pathway for the Development of Samoa (FY2026/27–FY2030/31), aiming for resilient growth, good governance, social justice, and community empowerment, with a public roadshow planned across Upolu and Savai‘i. Fuel & Cost of Living: Samoa’s Ministry of Finance says there is no fuel shortage and reserves remain comfortable, but MP Leatinuu Wayne Sooialo criticized the amber alert and urged action to ease high fuel costs. Agribusiness Innovation: The EU-funded STODAS project wrapped Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale, backing agrifood entrepreneurs and MSMEs with training and pitch support. Sports & Community: Triathlon Samoa marked Independence Day with a 21km relay drawing 12 teams, backed by government support for prizes and awards.
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