AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSamoan Language in the US: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville launched “Samoan 101,” one of the few university-based Samoan courses in the United States, taught by Talofa Talk founder Viliamu (William) Fanene, aiming to help learners reconnect with language and culture. Manu Samoa Sevens prep: The Manu Samoa Sevens team held a team bonding camp at Return to Paradise Resort ahead of the Monaco repechage, with the resort and local supporters helping cover costs despite tight budgets. Sport as culture & community: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, while Samoa’s weightlifters are still waiting on Independence Day rewards promised for May performances. Pacific boxing legacy: A feature traces Pacific boxing’s journey from Olympic sacrifice to community-led gyms, spotlighting Samoa’s Olympic-era inspiration and today’s fighters. Moana live-action buzz: Early ticket sales for Disney’s live-action Moana remake are reportedly slow, even as Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson push the July 10 release. NRLW leadership: Fetu Sāmoa captain Annetta-Claudia Nu’uausala says Warriors coach Ron Griffiths sold her on “culture and connection,” as she joins a strengthened NRLW squad. Commonwealth Games boxing role: Samoa’s Tavui Lemisio was appointed Boxing Competition Manager for Tahiti 2027 Pacific Games.
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