AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRugby & Pacific identity: New Zealand has stepped in to try to save Moana Pasifika after the franchise’s owners said funding would end, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters directing officials to urgently talk with NZ Rugby and other stakeholders about a financially sustainable future. Youth & safety: Samoa’s Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt says young people are being “used” by international drug rings, following charges tied to alleged Samoan hitmen in Vietnam and the wider “Coconut Cartel” case that has shaken families and Samoa’s reputation. Independence celebrations: Samoa’s 64th Independence anniversary is marked with regional guests, a strong police presence for events, and a lively Independence Games opening that blends traditional sports and popular codes. Education & community: USP Samoa Campus graduation saw 224 students (161 women) graduate under the theme O le Taualuga, with leaders stressing learning, service, and Pacific unity. Language & culture: Samoan Language Week kicks off across Aotearoa, with organisers pushing beyond celebration toward everyday use and protection of Gagana Samoa. Regional development: A new Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund launched in Suva aims to help Pacific small businesses access finance, especially in blue/green economy and climate resilience, including Samoa.
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