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Political rematch for Fa'asaleleaga No.3
Samoa Observer
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Namulau’ulu Sami Leota, the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) candidate, is making another bid for the Fa’asaleleaga No.3 parliamentary seat in Samoa’s upcoming general elections. A familiar figure in Samoan politics, Namulau’ulu previously...
Sponsor goes all out for national deaf 7s team
Samoa Observer
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Wiser Pasifika Samoa is now the naming rights sponsor for the Samoa Deaf Association 7s team. They have changed their team's name to Wiser Pasifika Samoa Deaf 7s, marking a milestone for the team and the deaf community in Samoa. This is only the...
A politician's blooper confirms a party's disdain
Samoa Observer
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It is tragic pertinent issues raising during a recent interview on Samoa’s constitutional crisis, between Australian-based Samoan broadcaster Pulotu Canada McCarthy and the Human Rights Protection Party Deputy Leader Fonotoe Pierre Luaofo, were...
Arabian Gulf: giving their all to the end
The National News
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DUBAI // The Arabian Gulf are going to extreme lengths to ensure they are competitive at next month's Dubai Rugby Sevens. Earlier this week, the region's representative side conducted a promotional training session at -6°C inside Ski Dubai. Their...
“We need to end nuclear weapons, before they end us”
Croakey Health Media
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July 3, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Amid so much focus on militarisation globally, it’s more important than ever to understand what it takes to prevent and avoid conflict, especially in the context of a nuclear arms race. In a rare win for efforts to promote...
UN Summit advances ocean protection, vows to defend seabed
Modern Ghana
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A global oceans summit wrapped up Friday with world leaders taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown when nations meet to negotiate rules for deep-sea mining next month. But as a cacophony of ship foghorns sounded the...
Voluntary Liquidation – Shan-Chih International Holdings Corp.
Newsline Samoa
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July 1, 2025
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Philippines still a lower middle-income country, according to World Bank
Business World
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July 2, 2025
THE PHILIPPINES is still classified as a lower middle-income country after just missing the threshold to achieve upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, according to the World Bank. The World Bank’s latest country income classification showed...
Galumalemana Appointed Pacific Quality Infrastructure Adviser
Samoa Global News
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July 2, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum and PRIF (Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility) have announced the appointment of Galumalemana Ta’atialeoitiiti (Titi) Agnes Tutuvanu-Schwalger as the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Adviser. The position is supported...
Pacific news in brief for 19 June
RNZ
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June 19, 2025
The Porgera region of Enga Province experienced the devastating Mulitaka landslide, which claimed many lives and shut the main road link out of the district. Photo: Zijin Mining Papua New Guinea - mining The mining company New Porgera is...
Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
York County News - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...
Galumalemana gets Forum job
Samoa Observer
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Galumalemana Titi Tutuvanu-Schwalger has been appointed the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Adviser with the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva. The former Lands Transport Authority boss will be based at PIFS in Suva. Galumalemana, born and raised in...
Unlocking Sustainable Finance, Key to Transition Pacific SIDS Economies
Talamua
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June 19, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 20 June 2025 – A timely policy dialogue held this week in Apia discussed ways to unlock sustainable finance solutions for Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This is recognition of the critical role sustainable finance...
‘Magic’ Mark Tui aims to inspire ahead of Mangere’s Cold War debut
Pacific Media Network
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The spotlight will be on Māngere this Friday for a one-night wrestling tournament featuring Pasifika talent. Sāmoan wrestler Mark Tui, known as ‘Magic’ Mark, shares his dual responsibility of competing and inspiring his children ahead of Friday's...
Pacific news in brief for 2 July
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Sitiveni Rabuka met with Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Photo: Fiji Government Facebook Fiji/Australia - visit Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is leading a delegation on a high-level visit to Australia this...
My Holiday’s biggest holiday sale ends this month, don’t miss out on these major savings
Seven News
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July 2, 2025
There’s something about the first week of July that makes you want to run away. The novelty of cold-weather layering has worn off, the morning drizzle feels personal, and your group chat is full of people quietly checking flight prices. Thanks to...
Largest Maritime Navigation System Upgrade In Decades
Scoop
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Hon Chris Penk Minister for Land Information Hon James Meager Associate Minister for Transport The Government is making New Zealand more attractive to international shipping lines with the first major investment in navigation services in more than...
Legal questions raised over climate conflict of $200 million fossil fuel fund
Renew Economy
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July 2, 2025
One of New Zealand’s trading partners is investigating whether the creation of an investment fund for gas producers breaches a “sustainable” free trade agreement that explicitly blocks new fossil fuel subsidies, the deputy leader of the Greens...
Samoan in Jersualem says businesses are slowly opening
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Smoke billows from a site in the city of Haifa on 16 June 2025 following a fresh barrage of Iranian missiles. Photo: Ahmad Gharabli / AFP A Samoan security officer in Israel says businesses are starting to reopen in Jerusalem, following a...
Jonathan LaPaglia looks downcast during a family stroll in Los Angeles as he is seen for the first time since being brutally fired from Australian Survivor via email
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
Jonathan LaPaglia has been seen for the first time since news emerged he was fired from Australian Survivor after almost 10 years as host. The 55-year-old appeared downcast as he went for a family stroll in Los Angeles on Tuesday, just hours after...