AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSports & Community: New Zealand’s Young Football Ferns edged Fiji 1-0 in the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Honiara, with Bonnie Rice scoring a late winner to send NZ into the semi-finals. Rugby Sevens: Solomon Islands will feature in the Oceania 7s Women’s Cup at Rotorua’s 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup, alongside Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and Niue. Inclusive Sport: The National Sports Council and National Disability Forum Solomon Islands held a Play for Equity Open Day at SINIS, bringing 180+ participants from seven disability organisations together for adapted games, including seated volleyball. Grassroots Development: Makira-Ulawa’s first Oceania Sport Education Programme (OSEP) and Physical Education training trained 60 school and sports representatives, focusing on governance, coaching, club sustainability and child safety. Arts & Culture: Popondetta’s 4th Arts and Music Festival kept Oro’s culture alive through music, dance and local talent, with international artist Sean Rii performing. Film & Storytelling: POP48 in Fiji is challenging Pacific filmmakers to take control of the narrative, with teams from Solomon Islands among the competitors. US Partnership: Solomon Islands and the United States signed an agreement to renew the Peace Corps programme, with volunteers set to return to support education, health and community capacity.
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