AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoPacific Culture: Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner says Australian rugby league should adopt a pre-game ceremony celebrating Indigenous culture, praising the storytelling and pride shown by Pacific teams. Rugby League: Samoa’s World Cup run ended with a 44–12 semi-final loss to Australia, after the teams’ siva tau helped ignite a sellout crowd. Samoan Food Heritage: Chef Monica Galetti is drawing on childhood memories of family-grown fruit, taro and shared meals for her latest cookbook. Cultural Return: Two ie sina have returned to Samoa after 148 years in Australia, giving people a chance to reconnect with treasured objects and their history. Education: Tertiary students face exam and results restrictions as promised government tuition payments remain unpaid. Media Freedom: Samoa defended its record at the UN after 10 countries raised concerns about restrictions, journalists’ safety and access to government information. Commonwealth: Leaders welcomed the UK’s agreement to hold structured talks on slavery’s historical harms, building on a commitment made at the 2024 Samoa summit.
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