AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSamoa Rugby Governance: Cabinet has approved the Samoa Rugby Football Union (S.R.F.U.) as the official rugby governing body, with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation leading restructuring as the country faces uncertainty over leadership and the Manu Samoa banner ahead of the 2028 Rugby World Cup. Measina Festival Culture: Traditional master weavers are urging young people to keep learning fine mat weaving despite modern mats entering Samoa, with the Weaving Society showcasing techniques and natural materials during Measina Week. Fire Knife Spotlight: Lene Luaono of Gagaifo Lefaga and Tufuiopa took champion honours in the Ailao Afi fire knife dancing competition, with performances drawing on warrior tradition and even featuring young autistic performers. Pickleball Win: Samoa’s Goretti Su’a added another international gold, winning Women’s Singles 50+ 5.0 at the Heineken Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang after her historic 2025 title. Tuna Bites Campaign: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency and SPC launched “Tuna Bites” for UN World Tuna Day and Pacific Tuna Month, with Samoa set to join a TV-broadcast culinary competition celebrating tuna’s role in Pacific food and culture. Film From a Tiny Island: Naoero (Nauru) has gone viral with its first feature film, “Far End of the Sea,” spotlighting Pacific culture and landscape and bringing global attention to local storytelling.
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