AGP Executive Report

Commonwealth Youth Forum: Twenty-three young leaders have been selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum International Taskforce, helping shape the programme, policy recommendations and logistics ahead of CHOGM in Antigua (1–4 Nov 2026). Tuvaluan Culture Abroad: As more Tuvaluans move to Australia, a Brisbane-based radio show, Te Leo o Tuvalu, is keeping culture alive through a fortnightly mix of community updates, prayer, interviews and traditional music on Pasifika TV & Radio. Fiji Rugby (U20): SportsWorld Fiji Under-20 coach Tui Osborne says the squad must sharpen defence and attack before the Junior World Championship in Georgia, with new France-based players joining camp. Tuvalu Climate Finance: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” that the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—was invested in assets linked to coal, gas and major oil refining, and the government is reviewing the holdings. Samoan Language Week: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) marked Samoan Language Week with storytelling, screen printing, music, coconut scraping and traditional food for families and children. Pacific Vaccines: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations topped 1 million doses, including deliveries to Fiji and Tuvalu.

Sports & Youth Rugby: Fiji’s SportsWorld U20 coach Tui Osborne says the squad must tighten both defence and attack before the Junior World Championship in Georgia (June 27–July 18), with France the first big test and new France-based inclusions set to add depth. Tuvalu in the Spotlight: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo is disappointed after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund, managed by Mercer, invested in oil and coal-linked holdings—prompting a review, especially given Tuvalu’s climate advocacy. Diaspora Culture: A Brisbane-based Tuvaluan radio show, Te Leo o Tuvalu, is keeping the global community connected with community news, prayer, interviews, and traditional fatele music across 11 time zones. Pacific Arts & Language: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) marked Samoan Language Week with legends, screen printing, songs, coconut scraping, and shared traditional food—highlighting the region’s living culture. Global Tech & Identity: Colombia unveiled a refreshed .co domain identity at ICANN86, aiming to boost recognition and fund connectivity efforts. Health & Community Support: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations topped one million doses, including 7,000 to Tuvalu.

Tuvalu Culture Abroad: A Brisbane-based team is keeping Tuvaluan culture alive with “Te Leo o Tuvalu,” a fortnightly radio show streamed across 11 time zones, mixing community news, prayer, interviews, and traditional fatele music for the growing diaspora. Climate & Trust Fund Scrutiny: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—was invested in oil and coal-linked holdings; Tuvalu is now reviewing the investments. Samoan Language Week in Action: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust marked Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa with legends, screen printing, coconut scraping, and shared food, music, and songs—bringing families together through language and tradition. Fiji U20 Rugby Build-Up: Fiji’s U20 coach Tui Osborne says the squad must tighten defence and attack ahead of the Junior World Championship in Georgia, with France-based players set to add depth and pace. Pacific Vaccine Push: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations topped 1 million doses, including deliveries to Fiji and Tuvalu, as COVAX support covers only a fraction of regional needs. Sports World Spotlight: Fiji’s U20 campaign opens against France on June 28, with overseas inclusions expected to raise competition and contact-area readiness.

Vaccine Push Across the Pacific: Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pacific nations have topped 1 million doses, with Fiji receiving over half a million as it battles a Delta outbreak; smaller deliveries went to Timor-Leste, the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Tuvalu, alongside Australia’s COVAX support. Culture on the Air: As Tuvaluans increasingly move abroad, a Brisbane-based radio show, Te Leo o Tuvalu, is keeping culture alive for the diaspora with interviews, community updates, prayer and traditional fatele music. Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Fallout: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says AFP’s report that the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal is “not a good look,” and the government is reviewing the holdings. Samoan Language Week Celebrations: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust marked Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa with storytelling, screen printing, traditional food, music and hands-on activities for families. Youth Rugby Boost (Region-wide): Fiji’s Under-20 squad is strengthened by France-based players ahead of the Junior World Championship, with an early test against France. Climate-Driven Digital Identity: A Global Voices feature highlights Tuvalu’s Digital Nation project, aiming to preserve statehood and community ties as sea levels threaten the islands.

Diaspora Culture: A new Tuvaluan radio show, Te Leo o Tuvalu, is keeping culture alive for Tuvaluans in Australia and beyond, with a fortnightly mix of community news, prayer, interviews and traditional fatele music streamed across 11 time zones. Youth Sport: SportsWorld Fiji’s Under-20 squad gets a France-based boost as Setareki Turagacoke and Aisake Mana join other overseas players preparing for the 2026 World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Georgia. Climate & Values: Tuvalu’s prime minister says AFP’s report on the Tuvalu Trust Fund’s fossil fuel-linked investments is “not a good look,” with the government reviewing Mercer’s management and the country’s oil-and-coal exposure. Language & Community: Samoan Language Week activities in the region included legends, screen printing, traditional food and music through the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust, with families and children taking part in hands-on cultural stations. Digital Nation: Tuvalu’s Digital Nation project is highlighted as a way to preserve identity and state functions as sea levels rise, including support for a growing diaspora through a virtual connection space.

FIFA World Cup Buzz: The tournament’s biggest-ever edition (48 teams) kicks off next Thursday, and we’re getting a quick “one thought per team” guide for fans tracking every storyline. Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Fallout: Tuvalu PM Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” that the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—holds investments exposed to coal, gas, and major oil refining, and the government is reviewing the portfolio. Samoan Language Week Culture: OPIT’s Samoan Language Week programme brought legends, history, screen printing, traditional food, and music to families, with hands-on activities like coconut scraping and pattern design. Tuvalu Digital Nation: As sea levels rise, Tuvalu is pushing its Digital Nation project to preserve identity and keep governance running even if land disappears, including support for a connected diaspora. QUAD Port Development Debate: A QUAD port “aid” push for the South Pacific—starting with Fiji—sparks questions about whether it’s genuine development assistance or a strategic counter to China’s growing regional port work.

Climate & Accountability: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—was invested in oil and coal-linked funds, and the government is now reviewing the holdings. Digital Culture & Survival: Tuvalu is pushing ahead with its “Digital Nation” plan, aiming to preserve national identity and keep governance running as sea levels threaten to erase physical land. Arts & Language in the Pacific: Samoan Language Week activities in Oamaru’s OPIT programme brought legends, history, screen printing of Samoan patterns, traditional music, and shared food like pani popo and sapasui—showing how language events can double as living arts. Regional Development Debate: A QUAD ports “aid” push for the South Pacific—starting with Fiji—has sparked questions about whether it’s genuine development or a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road approach.

Climate Finance Accountability: Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—invested in funds exposed to coal mining, gas exploration, and a major crude oil refinery, and the government is now reviewing the holdings. Digital Nation & Survival Planning: Tuvalu’s Digital Nation project is highlighted as a way to preserve state identity and governance even if physical land disappears, creating a virtual space for Tuvaluans and the diaspora as sea levels rise. Blue Pacific Media & Storytelling: The 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby (theme: Resilient Voices: Empowering Blue Pacific Media) brings broadcasters together to strengthen regional collaboration, including safety in journalism and resilience against misinformation. Samoan Language Week Culture: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust activities for Samoan Language Week mixed legends, history, screen printing, music, and traditional food—plus hands-on coconut scraping and language learning for families. Regional Development Debate: A report questions whether QUAD’s proposed South Pacific port development in Fiji is genuine development assistance or a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road approach.

Climate Finance Accountability: Tuvalu’s prime minister, Feleti Teo, says it’s “not a good look” after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—was invested in oil and coal-linked funds, prompting a review of the country’s fossil fuel exposure. Digital Nation & Survival Planning: A new push to become a “Digital Nation” is framed as a way for Tuvalu to keep governing and preserving identity even as sea levels threaten to erase its physical land. Fossil Fuel Phaseout Diplomacy: The “Santa Marta Coalition” of 57 mostly Global South countries met in Colombia to map pathways for a transition away from fossil fuels, including road maps tied to emissions goals and support for financial-system change. Samoan Language Week Culture: In Tuvalu’s wider Pacific community, Oamaru Pacific Island Trust activities during Samoan Language Week blended legends, history, screen printing, traditional food, songs, and hands-on learning for children and families. Pacific Media Resilience: NBC is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on “Resilient Voices” and how broadcasters can strengthen regional storytelling amid misinformation and digital disruption. Travel as a Sport: A lighter travel item looks at how getting around is turning into a competitive pastime—an angle that fits arts-and-lifestyle readers.

Climate Finance Accountability: Tuvalu’s prime minister, Feleti Teo, says it’s “not a good look” after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer—invested in oil and coal-linked holdings, including funds tied to coal mining, gas exploration, and the world’s largest crude refinery; Tuvalu is now reviewing the investments. Digital Nation for Survival: A new Tuvalu Digital Nation push aims to keep the state functioning and preserve identity as sea levels threaten to erase physical land, including plans to support governance and connections for a Tuvaluan diaspora. Regional Media & Storytelling: PNG is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby under the theme “Resilient Voices,” with Pacific broadcasters focused on safer, stronger journalism and new ways to collaborate on storytelling. Samoan Language Week Culture: In the Pacific, OPIT’s Samoan Language Week programme brought families together for legends, history, screen printing, music, coconut scraping, and traditional food—turning language into a living community event. Travel as a Sport: A travel trend piece frames getting around as competitive and activity-driven, reflecting how audiences are rethinking leisure and movement.

Climate Finance Scrutiny: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” after AFP revealed the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—invested in oil and coal-linked holdings, including funds tied to coal mining, gas exploration, and a major crude refinery; Tuvalu is now reviewing the investments. Digital Nation for Survival: A new report highlights Tuvalu’s push to become a “Digital Nation” as sea levels rise, aiming to preserve state functions and support a Tuvaluan diaspora even if land disappears. Climate Phaseout Road Maps: The “Santa Marta Coalition” of 57 mostly Global South nations met in Colombia to build pathways for transitioning away from fossil fuels, including scientific guidance and workstreams linking phaseout plans to emissions targets. Samoan Language Week Culture: In the region, OPIT’s Samoan Language Week programme brought legends, history, screen printing, songs, coconut scraping, and traditional food to families and children. Pacific Media Resilience: PNG hosts the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby on “Resilient Voices,” with leaders focused on safer, stronger storytelling amid digital disruption and misinformation.

Samoan Language Week: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) brought legends, history, screen printing, traditional food, music and hands-on coconut “valu le popo” activities to celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa, with families learning proverbs and songs under the theme “E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu’u.” Climate & Culture Policy: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo said AFP’s report on fossil-fuel exposure in the Tuvalu Trust Fund is “not a good look,” adding the government is reviewing investments while continuing strong climate advocacy. Digital Nation: Tuvalu’s Digital Nation push is framed as a way to preserve state identity and governance even if land disappears under rising seas. Media & Storytelling: PNG’s National Broadcasting Corporation is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on “Resilient Voices” and safer, stronger regional storytelling amid digital disruption. Travel & Leisure: A travel roundup highlights how Pacific routes can turn stopovers into full-on holiday plans, with Tuvalu positioned as a rare, low-key destination.

Samoan Language Week: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) brought Samoan legends, history, screen printing, songs, and traditional food to life in a community programme running alongside Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (May 31–June 6), with kids and families trying hands-on activities like coconut scraping and pattern printing. Climate & Culture Policy: Tuvalu’s prime minister, Feleti Teo, voiced disappointment after AFP reported the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—held investments linked to oil and coal, saying it’s “not a good look” for a country known for climate advocacy. Digital Nation: Tuvalu’s Digital Nation project is framed as a way to preserve state identity and governance as sea levels rise and land becomes less reliable. Fossil Fuel Phaseout Planning: A coalition of mostly Global South nations met in Santa Marta to map pathways for a transition away from fossil fuels, including road maps tied to emissions targets and support for shifting financial systems. Pacific Media & Storytelling: PNG hosted the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on “Resilient Voices” and how broadcasters can strengthen regional storytelling amid misinformation and digital disruption. Travel as a Lifestyle: A travel feature spotlights how getting to far-flung places is becoming a competitive sport, with Tuvalu noted as a rare, low-tourism destination.

Samoan Language Week: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) brought legends, history, screen printing, and traditional food, music, and songs to its Samoan Language Week programme, with kids and families trying hands-on activities like coconut scraping and pani popo, koko Samoa, sapasui, and fa’alifu taro. Climate & identity: Tuvalu’s “Digital Nation” push is framed as a way to keep the country functioning and preserve identity as sea levels rise and land becomes less reliable. Fossil fuel scrutiny: Tuvalu’s prime minister said AFP’s report on fossil-fuel-linked investments in the Tuvalu Trust Fund is “not a good look,” with the government reviewing Mercer’s management. Pacific media spotlight: PNG’s National Broadcasting Corporation is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on “Resilient Voices” and how Pacific broadcasters can strengthen storytelling amid digital disruption and misinformation. Travel as culture: A travel piece highlights how routes via Fiji Airways can turn stopovers into mini trips to major cities, underscoring how movement is becoming part of the entertainment mix.

Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Prime Minister Feleti Teo says it’s “not a good look” after AFP revealed the Tuvalu Trust Fund—managed by Mercer since 2022—invested in oil and coal-linked holdings, and Tuvalu is now reviewing the investments. Digital Nation Push: As sea levels threaten Tuvalu’s future, the country is moving ahead with its Digital Nation project to preserve identity and keep governance running even if land disappears. Climate Phaseout Road Maps: A coalition of 57 mostly Global South countries met in Santa Marta to build frameworks for a faster transition away from fossil fuels, including new scientific guidance and workstreams tied to emissions targets. Pacific Media Resilience: Papua New Guinea is hosting the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, with a focus on “Resilient Voices” and strengthening Pacific storytelling amid misinformation and digital disruption. Tuvalu in the Travel Spotlight: A travel roundup highlights Tuvalu as a rare, low-tourism destination—where the runway doubles as a sports field and stamp collecting draws visitors.

Tuvalu Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says AFP’s report on the Tuvalu Trust Fund’s oil and coal exposure is “not a good look,” noting the country’s strong climate advocacy while the government reviews investments managed by Mercer. Digital Nation for Survival: A Global Voices spotlight revisits Tuvalu’s push to become a “Digital Nation,” aiming to preserve state identity and governance for a future where physical land may be lost to sea-level rise. Climate Phaseout Momentum: The Santa Marta Coalition’s inaugural TAFF summit in Colombia highlights new fossil-fuel phaseout road maps, workstreams linking transitions to emissions targets, and efforts to reshape finance and trade systems. Pacific Media Resilience: PNG’s National Broadcasting Corporation hosts the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, focusing on “Resilient Voices” and tackling safety in journalism, misinformation, and the digital threat to independent Pacific newsrooms. Arts & Community Spotlight: A Laguna Achievement Festival story celebrates local creativity through music, art, sports, and community awards—an upbeat reminder of how small places build big cultural energy.