AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Leadership: Vanuatu’s Dr Anna Naupa has been appointed the first woman—and first ni-Vanuatu—to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat, ending a 40-year wait for Vanuatu to hold the top post. Independence Rugby Sevens: Uso Tasi Rugby Club will host an Independence Day Rugby Sevens tournament on July 7 at Town Ground Stadium, with senior men’s and Under-18 divisions and a $75,000 prize pool, aiming to keep rugby alive while regular competitions are missing. Commonwealth Games Dream: Solomon Islands para-powerlifter Moffat Tolomae qualifies for Glasgow 2026 after an Australian-backed GAPS programme, hitting the standard and ranking 25th in his weight division. Football Fever in Honiara: Hundreds turned out for an alcohol-free FIFA World Cup fan parade, backing teams with chants and flags as the tournament kicks off. Local Leagues & Healthy Living: Auki Capital League and Kwaibaita Football League both get set to run, while ministries unite for an Inter-Ministry Healthy Lifestyle and Sports Programme. Culture Spotlight: NATPAN’s organisers say visiting panpipe groups will stay with host families and relatives so festival benefits flow back to communities.
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