AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoCrypto & Trust: A Pacific-wide warning says crypto scams are exploiting community trust, with concerns raised over BG Wealth/DSJ EX after Samoan ministers were reportedly photographed with the platform despite Central Bank warnings it was unlicensed. Reef & Fisheries: Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has named 16 first grant recipients to protect coral and coastal ecosystems, while 15 villages launched Village Fisheries Management Plans with monitoring support under the Kiwa RESTORE Project. International Spotlight: Samoa and Palau’s leaders were elected to the UN CRPD Committee, marking a major Pacific win for disability rights representation. Court Watch: In the Lautimuia election petition, a witness told court she recorded alleged $500 “gifting” to voters and said it was meant to entice votes. Fuel Measures: Samoa is restricting government vehicle use to five per entity and directing refuelling to the government station as the country stays on amber fuel alert. Sports & Culture: Boxing Samoa’s Tavui Lemisio was appointed Competition Manager for Tahiti 2027, and the Pualele Va’a Cup celebrated va’a, culture and community ahead of Independence celebrations.
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