AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSamoa Airways Relaunch: Despite “frank” warnings from the World Bank’s IFC and the ADB, Samoa says it remains committed to restarting jet operations for Samoa Airways, with UTOS stressing internal planning discussions won’t change the project’s long-term aim for connectivity and the economy. Climate Watch: SPREP confirms El Niño conditions are established, warning Western Pacific countries to expect drier-than-usual weather and higher drought risk, urging proactive water planning while some central/eastern areas may see above-normal rain. Coral Reef Grants: Conservation International Samoa and partners have announced the first 16 recipients under the Samoa Reef Resilience Hub, funding 14 community groups plus the Samoa Voyaging Society and NUS to protect and restore coral reefs and coastal ecosystems. Village Fisheries Plans: Fifteen villages have launched Village Fisheries Management Plans under the Kiwa RESTORE Project, with monitoring equipment to support sustainable fishing, fish reserves, and stronger community-led marine stewardship. Safata Manawanui Compensation: NEOC says more than 6,000 Safata residents are set to receive compensation from the NZ government’s $10m package after HMNZS Manawanui sank in 2025, with MOUs and verification steps underway. Fisheries Enforcement at Sea: A Samoan fisheries officer joined a Forum Fisheries Agency Tui Moana surveillance operation, observing missions over Samoa’s EEZ as Pacific partners target illegal fishing.
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