AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSamoan Culture & Tourism: Samoa’s long-running Teuila Festival has been rebranded as the Measina Festival, with the 2026 programme keeping familiar favourites like dance, kirikiti, va’aalo, ailao afi and handicrafts, plus registrations closing July 31. Commonwealth Games Build-Up: Samoa’s Team Samoa is being honoured and sent off for Glasgow 2026, with a small-but-strong squad across athletics, swimming, weightlifting, boxing and judo, and flag bearers named for the opening and closing ceremonies. Sports Spotlight (Rugby): All Blacks captain Ardie Savea touched down in Samoa after leading New Zealand to a 40-21 win over Ireland, with the tour ahead now turning to the “Greatest Rivalry Tour” against South Africa. Community & Safety Through Sport: Samoa’s Ministry of Family and Social Affairs ran gender-based violence awareness training with the NRL community, pushing prevention and respectful relationships. Wrestling Tributes: Samoan WWE-era performer Siva Afi (Superfly) has died at 77, remembered for his fire knife dancing and a career that spanned major promotions. Opinion: A letter to the editor criticises the PM’s “travel and treatment” cycle, arguing domestic needs are being neglected.
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