AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Disability Rights Win: Samoa’s Mataafa Faatino Utumapu has been elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, making her the first Samoan to serve on the committee, with Samoa securing 138 votes. Community & Culture in Education: Avele College marks 102 years since establishment and 30 years since admitting female students, celebrating the “Three A’s” of Atua, Avele and Aiga. Coral Reef Stewardship: The Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has announced 16 funded projects, backing 14 community groups plus the Samoa Voyaging Society and National University of Samoa to protect and restore reefs. Youth, Safety and Social Media: Community members warn that violent content online is normalising harmful behaviour and undermining respect and dignity for young people. Scams and Trust: A Pacific-wide warning says crypto scams are exploiting community trust, including cases where promoters used photos with respected leaders despite central bank warnings. Honours & Heritage: Samoa’s Chief Order and Order of Samoa profiles highlight Mau leader Namulauulu Lauaki Mamoe and Mataafa Iosefo, while Lesamatauanuu Misa Telefoni Retzlaff receives the Companion Order of Samoa. Sports & Community Pride: The Pualele Va’a Cup 2026 celebrates va’a as culture and community, bringing paddlers, families and volunteers together.
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