AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSamoa–NZ Relations: Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt says he has paused talks to refresh the Treaty of Friendship until after New Zealand’s election. The move comes as campaigners seek easier entry for Samoans, with a petition calling for three-month visa-free access. Human Rights & Film: More than 2,500 people across the Pacific have joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which uses screenings and talanoa to spark discussion, with this year’s programme highlighting women-led films, motherhood and younger generations. Education & Inclusion: Avele College teacher Laulua Taavili Tariu is urging educators to rethink how they teach. During a recent visit, India’s Minister of State Pabitra Margherita and Samoa’s prime minister signed an agreement to improve education, healthcare and vocational training for children and people with disabilities. Culture: LEAO has claimed a Silver Scroll as the first winner with a song entirely in Gagana Sāmoa, while a new exhibition draws inspiration from Samoa’s beauty and culture.
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