AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Culture & Language: A new multilingual poetry anthology, The Ocean Remembers, is putting Cook Islands Māori, Niuean, Sāmoan, Tongan and Solomon Islands Pijin stories centre stage, backed by Tala: Sharing Pacific Stories and featuring 29 contributors. Niuean Identity & Community: The anthology’s push is about keeping language connections strong and mentoring emerging Pacific writers so their voices belong in books. Regional Security: China’s nuclear-capable ballistic missile test in the South Pacific has raised fresh concern across the region, with Australia and New Zealand warning it undermines peace and stability as new security treaties are signed in Fiji. Commonwealth Games (Glasgow 2026): Bowls and Para Bowls kick off the Games with an expanded schedule, including a “Day 0” session on 23 July after strong demand. Health & Education: ProCare has awarded scholarships to top Pacific nursing graduates from Unitec, including a recipient with Niuean ties. Weather Watch: Pacific communities are being urged to stay vigilant through cyclone season as El Niño strengthens and storms may shift eastward.
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