AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPeace Corps in Samoa: Samoa will host the biggest Peace Corps group yet, with an ava ceremony welcoming 90th contingent volunteers (27 people) who will spend two years supporting English literacy and helping strengthen school libraries across Upolu, Savai’i and Manono. Pacific Rugby League Partnership: Samoa has joined a AU$250m, 10-year Pacific Rugby League Partnership signed in Brisbane, aiming to boost grassroots sport and improve health and education outcomes for young Samoans. Manu Samoa coaching change: Former Manu Samoa international Lemalu Tusiata Pisi has been appointed head coach ahead of the July test window and the Pacific Nations Cup. Autism support at home: Families have launched the Samoa Otisi Society to improve access to culturally meaningful information, assessments and long-term support for autistic and neurodivergent people, with an official launch set for 10 August. Culture on stage: Falealili’s “Ne’i Galo Lou Aganu’u” Traditional Song & Dance Festival returns this Saturday, putting young performers and original Samoan sounds and rhythms front and centre. Visa-free travel lists abroad: Germany’s 2026 visa-free list includes Samoa for short stays up to 90 days, while other countries publish similar updates.
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