AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPeace Corps: Samoa will welcome its biggest Peace Corps group yet: 27 volunteers arriving for two-year placements across 27 schools in Upolu, Savaii and Manono, with a strong focus on English literacy and improving school libraries. Pacific Rugby League: Tonga’s PM says the kingdom is “daring to dream” after securing a major share of the A$250m Pacific Rugby League Partnership, aimed at grassroots, school programmes and pathways—while Samoa’s Payne Haas has also shut down talk of switching back to Australia for the 2026 World Cup. Deep Seabed Mining: A Samoa Conservation Society-hosted discussion warns deep seabed mining could bring ecosystem risks, arguing new proposals may repeat harmful terrestrial mining practices through weak governance and contract issues. Climate & Water: Samoa is being urged to conserve water early as forecasts point to a 60–70% chance of below-normal rainfall over the next six months, raising drought and water-supply pressure. Autism Support: Families have launched the Samoa Otisi Society, set to officially launch 10 August, to improve local support and inclusion for autistic and neurodivergent people. Culture on Screen: The live-action “Moana” is being hailed as a landmark for Pasifika representation, with Samoan/Tongan/Tahitian cultural roots at the centre.
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