AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourtroom Crossroads: Samoa’s District Court is set to rule this week on whether it has jurisdiction in a social media defamation fight between Australian and New Zealand influencer hosts, with the complainant asking to give his account by video link over safety and caregiving concerns. Digital Payments Push: Samoa officially launched “Samoa Payments,” a locally built way for businesses to take online credit card payments—aimed especially at small and medium enterprises. Tax Tech Upgrade: Samoa also upgraded its $5M Tax Invoice Monitoring System (TIMS) to bring more companies under tighter tax monitoring and compliance. Cyber Security Reminder: A Northland firm’s cyber attack in the wider region underlined how quickly businesses can be hit—and the need to be ready. Climate & Classrooms: A new Samoa research project will track how heat and humidity affect children’s learning and wellbeing at five schools. Culture on Stage: The Samoa Ne’i Galo school festival is set for May 14 in Savai’i, with traditional performances and oratory for youth.
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