AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Payments & Tax Tech: Samoa has officially launched “Samoa Payments,” bringing online credit card acceptance to local businesses, with a focus on making it easier for SMEs to sell beyond physical locations. Tax Compliance Upgrade: In the same tech push, Samoa’s Ministry of Customs and Revenue upgraded its Tax Invoice Monitoring System (TIMS), backed by Cabinet approval and a refresher course for registered businesses. Cyber Safety: Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services says it’s ramping integrity and cyber readiness, including drug testing for senior leadership and preparations for Cyber Safety Week. Climate & Learning: A new Samoa study will track how heat and humidity affect children’s health, mood, and learning in classrooms. Governance & Accountability: A parliamentary call is growing to split N.U.S. and I.O.T. again to protect vocational training focus. Culture & Community: Samoa’s Ne’i Galo school festival is set for May 14 in Savai’i, with BSP support. Research Spotlight: A historian is digging into archives to trace the Kaimiloa’s 100-year-old expedition route across the Pacific.
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