AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRugby League TV rights shake-up: A new push to fix the NRL’s representative-period slump is gaining traction as the league negotiates future TV deals, with structural changes from 2027–28 on the table. Independence Day fallout for athletes: Samoa’s weightlifters say promised Independence incentives after May’s Universal Weightlifting Cup are still unpaid, with officials pointing to post-celebration delays. Airline relaunch setback: FAST’s plan to restart Samoa’s national airline and buy two jets has hit a funding snag, with only $459,000 raised so far and most coming from local investors. Coral reef grants: The Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has awarded 16 projects to protect and restore reefs, backing community groups and partners with a ridge-to-reef approach. Court case over election money: A witness told court she recorded Lautimuia gifting $500 to voters, raising questions about vote-enticing claims. Sports admin appointment: Tavui Lemisio named Boxing Competition Manager for the Tahiti 2027 Pacific Games. Community fisheries planning: Fifteen villages launched Village Fisheries Management Plans and monitoring equipment under the Kiwa RESTORE project.
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