AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFa’alavelave Spending Warning: A Samoa budget advisor says the pressure to fund church, family and village obligations is driving families into debt, with funerals sometimes costing NZ$60,000, and warns the cycle can end in jail and family breakdown. Manu Samoa Coaching Change: Lemalu Tusiata Pisi has been appointed head coach, taking over from Mahonri Schwalger, with a key test window ahead including Scotland at Eden Park on 18 July and the Pacific Nations Cup in August. Manu Samoa Rugby Setback: Samoa lost 33-12 to Georgia in the Nations Cup, with missed tackles and set-piece issues blamed for a poor showing. Rugby League World Cup Commitment: Payne Haas has shut down talk of switching back to Australia, saying he won’t “backflip” on Samoa and aims for World Cup glory. Water Shortage Alert: Samoa is urged to conserve water as forecasts point to below-average rainfall over the next six months, raising drought and supply risks. Autism Support Push: Families have launched the Samoa Otisi Society to improve local awareness and support for autistic and neurodivergent people, with an official launch set for 10 August. OFC U-16 Update: Hosts Papua New Guinea started strong, beating 10-man Samoa 2-0 in the opening day of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Port Moresby.
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