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SHIPPING TIMES | Uto ni Yalo sails to Honiara for Pacific Islands Forum meet
The Fiji Times
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August 27, 2025
The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, with a regional crew from Oceania, has left Suva for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Upon reaching Temotu, the crew will accompany the Taumako TePuke canoe to Honiara,...
Samoa Received $12 Million Tala Dividend from Pacific Forum Line
Samoa Global News
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August 26, 2025
“On behalf of Government of Samoa, Afioga Olo Fiti Afoa Vaai, the Honourable Minister of Transport Works and Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for Pacific Forum Line Limited (“PFLL”) officially announced today the presentation of $12.0...
Aussie legend Tuqiri impressed by Samoa's natural wonders
Samoa Observer
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Australian rugby legend, Lote Tuqiri, has praised Samoa for taking a leading role in the Pacific on environmental issues on his first visit to the country this week. The Fijian-Australian former winger, who had the rare distinction of representing...
Coast Guard, partners conclude Operation Ika Moana in Samoa
Seapower Magazine
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August 25, 2025
Boats crews comprising Samoan Police Maritime Wing officers, U.S. Coast Guard Mobile Training Team members, and Operation Ika Moana participants conduct training offshore Apia, Samoa, Aug. 12, 2025. During Operation Ika Moana, patrol boat crews...
Campaigning over - Samoa gets ready to vote in 'unpredictable' election
RNZ
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August 25, 2025
Samoans will vote for their next government on Friday. Photo: RNZ Pacific Samoan voters will head to the polls in a national election on Friday described as one of the country's "most unpredictable", with no clear favourite. Election campaigning...
“Record breaking win” – Australia 73-0 Samoa: Wallaroos dominant in opening RWC match
Ruck
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August 25, 2025
Australia began their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside Samoa 73–0 in Salford. It was the Wallaroos’ biggest-ever victory at the tournament, built on pace, precision, and relentless attacking intent. For Samoa,...
ADB, Sun Pacific Energy Ltd sign 2.8 mln USD deal to boost solar power in Samoa
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it and power producer Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a loan of 2.8 million U.S. dollars to help increase renewable energy generation in Samoa. The ADB said the...
ADB, Sun Pacific Energy Ltd sign 2.8 mln USD deal to boost solar power in Samoa
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it and power producer Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a loan of 2.8 million U.S. dollars to help increase renewable energy generation in Samoa. The ADB said the...
Samoa show there is far more to this Women’s Rugby World Cup than winning in 73-0 defeat to Australia
Rugby World
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August 23, 2025
The other two sides in England's pool battled it out at Salford Community Stadium on Saturday Maybe there is more to this game than just winning. If ever you wanted an example of that then Saturday’s Pool A clash at the Salford Community Stadium...
Australia 73-0 Samoa: Player ratings as Wallaroos go above Red Roses in Pool A with dominant victory
Ruck
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August 24, 2025
A first-half hat-trick from Desiree Miller inspired the Wallaroos to a dominant 73-0 demolition of Samoa in their Women’s World Cup Pool A clash at Salford Community Stadium — a result that puts them above England and top of the group after the...
Sāmoa 2025 general elections: A key vote for FAST, HRPP and the rise of Fiamē’s SUP
Pacific News Service
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By Renate Rivers On 29 August, Sāmoans will go to the polls to elect their parliamentary representatives for the next five-year term. This guide provides an overview of the main political players, the contentious issues, and why this election...
Samoa and Fiji Lead Peer-to-Peer Exchange to Strengthen Community Tourism in the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 21, 2025
The Pacific’s rich cultures, traditions, and natural beauty form the foundation of authentic visitor experiences that reflect the true spirit of Pasifika. Recognising this, Samoa and Fiji have joined forces in a Peer-to-Peer Exchange on Community...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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Two Day Alcohol Ban during Samoa’s General Elections
Samoa Global News
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August 22, 2025
There will be a 2-day.ban on the sale of alcohol in Samoa during the General election next week. There is an exception for hotels and restaurants servicing the important tourism industry. But general sales will not be allowed from midnight...
Media Movers: Cameron McIntyre, Maureen Doris Cheung, David Meagher, Kim Anderson and David Genat
Mediaweek
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August 27, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week. Cameron McIntyre Cameron McIntyre has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, with effect from 3 November 2025....
Compassion is a woman’s superpower, says Emirati colonel
The National News
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Colonel Dr Fayeza Al Ameri says the compassion women can bring to leadership roles – and her ability to multitask – are her unique powers. A physician with the UAE military, she is a prime example of the leading role women are playing in the...
Overwatch 2 Season 18 Play Like Luka event: Challenges, rewards, and more
Sportskeeda
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August 27, 2025
Overwatch 2 Season 18 brings along a series of fresh events, including Play Like Luka. Based on the titular former Dallas Mavericks player and T500 Cassidy main, Luka Dončić, players can earn cool rewards to amp up their journey this Season. This...
Niumata Kitiona Pogi to Lead Samoa Tourism after 10+ Years with STA
Samoa Global News
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August 21, 2025
21 August 2025, Gvt Press Release. The Samoa Tourism Authority will be led by tourism stalwart, afioga Niumata Kitiona Pogi for the next three years following his appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Niumata is not new to the STA and the...
A taste of Sāmoa: TALA secures spot among New Zealand’s finest
Pacific Media Network
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Contemporary Sāmoan restaurant TALA has been named one of New Zealand’s best, achieving a coveted ranking at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards (CGFA) in Auckland. Only six restaurants nationwide earned the prestigious 3 Hats this year, placing...
Two weeks to Samoa poll
Islands Business
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August 18, 2025
TOURISM Fiji has announced that its Tourism Exchange (FTE) will return on March 27-28, 2026, uniting the global travel trade, media, and Fiji’s tour operators. The event will allow for business networking and knowledge sharing while showcasing...