AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSamoan Rugby: World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson received the matai title Manūmailagi in Apia during talks on the sport’s governance dispute. Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt reaffirmed plans to send Manu Samoa to the 2027 World Cup, but said management must change. World Cup Milestone: Samoa’s women face England in a must-win clash, with a semi-final place—and a historic first—within reach after an 18-year absence from the tournament. Pasifika Stories: Author David Riley’s new Rugby League All Stars books put Toa Samoa and Pacific stars in the spotlight to encourage young Pasifika readers. Music: Māori-Samoan artist Jordyn with a Why releases Where You Water, a bilingual EP celebrating live instruments and personal storytelling. Cultural Arts: The Met’s upcoming Tapa exhibition features works from Samoa and other Polynesian islands, opening November 2. Pacific Roots: Drew Afualo and Pili Tanuvasa asked wedding guests to donate to organizations protecting the Pacific from deep-sea mining and preserving local cultures.
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