AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMichelin Moment for Samoa: Auckland’s TALA became the first Samoan restaurant to earn a Michelin star, with chef Henry Onesemo admitting the news hit him so hard he “completely lost it,” turning a fine-dining milestone into a proud cultural one. Women in Sport & Leadership: Samoa touch rep Gabrielle Apelu is pushing back on sexism through sport, running the Titans club to create safe spaces and drive gender equity, while International Women’s Day activism wrapped with fun run and zumba. Education & Community Support: Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project awarded grants for urgent school upgrades in Samoa, including repairs and new classrooms/libraries for Falease’ela Primary School and Itu-o Tane College. Food Safety Focus: Samoa marked World Food Safety Day with a push for safer food handling and better nutrition, including school lessons and guidance for food businesses and importers. Culture & Titles: Falelatai saw 65 new Lupematasila and Ailao titleholders, with speeches stressing service, family duty, and village responsibility. Security Skills for Women: 30 women from Samoa’s border and security agencies graduated from a Pacific leadership programme aimed at tackling transnational crime.
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