AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSTEM Push: UNESCO has launched a new global institute in Shanghai to expand inclusive, accessible STEM education—aiming at better curricula, teacher training and lifelong learning as the world tackles climate, health and digital change. Language & Identity: Former sevens star Jason Tiatia says gagana Sāmoa needs the same discipline as sport, pointing to a drop in speakers in Aotearoa over the last decade. Press Freedom: Samoa’s media community marked World Press Freedom Day with JAWS, as UNESCO warned that press freedom is under pressure worldwide and Samoa’s ranking has slipped. Health at Home: Fiji’s Pacific Specialist Healthcare is expanding open-heart surgery locally, easing the burden on Pacific families who previously had to travel for treatment. Local Voices: Students at NUS complain about bus delays during peak mornings, while a letter urges residents to reject new sidewalk plans over fears of losing green space. Geopolitics & Rugby: The Pacific Islands Forum heads to Palau amid big-power rivalry, while rugby governance worries continue as stakeholders debate Super Rugby’s future and Samoa’s rugby stability.
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