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Central Bank Governance: Samoa’s Central Bank Amendment Bill 2026 cleared its second reading, creating an Independent Chair to separate board oversight from the governor’s role, after HRPP and independents raised concerns about independence and possible political influence. Parliament’s Money Laws: The Credit Information Register Bill 2026 also passed its third and final reading, setting up a Central Bank-run credit register with reporting duties for banks and other lenders. Foreign Investment Rules: The Foreign Investment Amendment Bill 2026 passed second reading, tightening definitions and adding disclosure requirements for beneficial owners and trusts, with a registration certificate required before foreign investment. New Oversight Appointments: Samoa swore in a new Controller and Auditor-General, Fa’amoetauloa Fa’asavalu Ah Siu Lin, and appointed Tea To’oala Peato to Cabinet as Minister for the Legislative Assembly and the Office of the Ombudsman. Local Security & Justice: Sale’apaga villagers performed ifoga to the Prime Minister after a man was charged over an alleged Facebook threat. Regional Environment: Samoa is set to join a €6m Pacific marine litter and plastic waste project led through SPREP, with implementation across four countries. Public Safety Online: Samoa Police warned the public about AI-generated fake content and misuse of official logos.

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