AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPacific Security: Samoa, Tonga and PNG leaders joined Australia in Brisbane as Pacific nations weigh a “very strong” joint statement condemning China’s strategic missile test, with concern growing after the missile splashed down less than 2,000km from Samoa. Rugby League Development: Australia-backed Pacific Rugby League Partnership was signed in Brisbane, with AU$250m over 10 years to grow grassroots rugby league, school programs, violence prevention, and pathways for players across Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and PNG. Local Courts & Governance: FAST has been granted leave to intervene in HRPP’s judicial review challenge over the Fono Faavae governance setup and chairperson selections. Sports (Samoa): Samoa’s U-16 men’s team is set for the OFC U-16 Championship in PNG, starting July 12 against host PNG, with Fiji and New Caledonia next. Community & Safety: Samoa Police are investigating the death of an infant found wrapped in a plastic bag and left in a river in southeast Upolu. Education & Language: Samoa is hosting the 34th annual FAGASA teachers’ conference in Apia to strengthen teaching of Gagana Samoa in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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