AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Pride: Toa Sāmoa and Tonga 13 meet Sunday in a sold-out Sydney clash, with supporters and former players describing the rivalry as a powerful expression of cultural identity across the Pacific diaspora. Inclusion in Sport: Eight Samoan netball representatives received rainbow jerseys ahead of the Rainbow Games in Auckland, celebrating visibility and equality for the SOGIESC+ community. Pathways to Australia: Samoa is among the countries eligible for Australia’s Pacific Engagement Visa ballot, which offers a route to permanent residency; registration costs A$25, and selection is random. Young Talent: Jeremiah Peni and Vili Aseni represented Samoa in culinary arts and electrical installation at a regional skills competition in Vanuatu, building on wins at Samoa’s national contest. Netball World Cup: Netball Samoa has appointed former Northern Mystics coach Tia Winikerei to lead preparations for the 2027 tournament. Nature: Nu’utele is recovering after invasive rats and pigs were removed, with native seedlings returning and plans to help establish a new population of the endangered mao bird.
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