AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPost-School Education Week: Samoa kicked off PSET Week on Beach Road, with Education and Culture Minister Aiono Dr. Alec Ekeroma calling training a national priority to turn knowledge into practical skills and jobs, especially as many boys drop out after Year 10–12. Workforce Development: The Public Service Commission highlighted progress under Australia’s Tautai programme, including 109 officials graduating in HR, public sector management and procurement. Education-to-work Gaps: Educators and professionals urged stronger links between schooling and workplace experience, stressing communication, teamwork and vocational pathways. Youth & Democracy: A Pacific Youth and Democracy Forum heard that young people remain underrepresented in politics due to cultural, economic and gender barriers, with Samoa among participating nations. Community & Culture in the Spotlight: A new Porirua exhibition, Marama Malama: Te Manavā Moana Women, is bringing Pasifika women’s “shero” voices to the front through portraits and recorded stories. Human Rights in the Courts: In New Zealand, Samoan horticultural labour contractor Joseph Matamata was granted parole after convictions for slavery and human trafficking. Arts & Tourism Plans: Samoa confirmed it will replace Teuila Tourism Festival Week with Samoa Arts & Culture Week in September, and also confirmed participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade under “Rhythms of Samoa.”
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