AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Sports: Tonga captain Melia Manning says the team is “not done yet” after a 2-1 loss to Samoa in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, with a must-win next clash against Papua New Guinea as both sides chase FIFA U-17 qualification. Health & Youth: Samoa’s Ministry of Health is linked to new Pacific research on how sleep and circadian rhythms could ease anxiety and depression in young people, with screen time, artificial light and overcrowding flagged as key disruptors. Tourism & Air Connectivity: Fiji Airways will add direct Nadi–Western Sydney flights from March 19, 2027 (three times weekly), aiming to boost visitor numbers and jobs as Fiji surpasses one million arrivals in a 12-month period. Climate Finance for Food Systems: The Green Climate Fund says it’s doubling Pacific commitments and is pushing programs to protect tuna fisheries, agriculture and food production as climate impacts threaten livelihoods. Samoa Education & Skills: USP Samoa Campus and the Savai’i Centre hosted a large annual Open Day, guiding students into disciplines like commerce and accounting. Regional Security: Australia pledges $600m for Pacific surveillance under the Waqa Moana Initiative to target narco-submarines and small vessels moving drugs toward Australia.
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