AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCulture & Heritage: Opetaia Foa‘i talks about “serving the ancestors,” from Te Vaka’s Pacific tours to writing Moana songs that have hit a billion streams, while fa’afafine artist Lindah Lepou unveils “Mata‘AITU (voyeur)”—a work shaped by the painful history of Samoans displayed in “human zoos.” Community & Tradition: Opposition leader Tuilaepa says the Ifoga should heal and unite—not threaten, embarrass or subjugate—after a public dispute involving Saleapaga and Prime Minister La’auli. Arts & Identity: Lepou’s exhibition links whakapapa and colonisation, using couture and digital imagery to confront exploitation and voyeurism. Education & Future Leaders: Five Samoans win JICA SDGs scholarships for study in Japan, with plans to return and apply new skills at home. Public Life & Trust: New documents renew claims that US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misled Congress about a 2019 Samoa trip tied to the measles outbreak, prompting calls for investigation. Local Governance & Planning: A “ship mystery” at Aleipata highlights how missing public information can fuel rumours, with residents urging better consultation around port works.
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