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Fashion industry mourns loss of Afa Ah Loo
Talanei
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June 16, 2025
The fashion industry is mourning the loss of Samoan designer Afa Ah Loo—who was known for his distinctive and vibrant culture-based designs. He was an innocent bystander in a shooting that took place during what was supposed to be a peaceful “No...
Salome represents Samoa at Pacific Women in Media summit
Samoa Observer
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Salome Seinafolava is flying the Samoan flag at the inaugural Pacific Women in Media Conference this week, joining more than 50 female media professionals from across the region. The two-day event, organised by Women in Media Fiji in partnership...
World Oceans Summit Ends with Deep-Sea Mining Clash, But Gaps Remain in Funding and Fossil Fuel Action
eNCA
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NICE, France — The largest-ever United Nations summit dedicated to the oceans concluded on Friday in the southern French city of Nice, with world leaders pledging a strong commitment to step up marine protection and prepare for contentious...
OPINION : Fighting Poverty and Driving Economic Growth for Samoa
Newsline Samoa
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June 14, 2025
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Tonight's rugby news as starlet leaves English club for Welsh side and Mike Phillips suggests Lions 'game-changer'
Wales Online
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July 10, 2025
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, July 10. Wales legend urges Lions to consider France tour Wales legend Mike Phillips has urged the British & Irish Lions to consider touring France in the future. Historically the Lions have only...
Australia rallies behind the Pacific in Push for Ambitious Plastics Treaty
Pacific News Service
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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Pacific island countries to secure a legally binding, meaningful and effective global treaty to end plastic pollution by 2040. Representatives progressed efforts during the Pacific Regional...
Former SNPF chair Panoa passes away
Samoa Observer
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Papali’i Panoa Moala, also known as "Spano", a beloved father, grandfather and a notable public figure in Samoa, is believed to have passed away on Wednesday night. He was a former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa National...
Coca-Cola announces stunning results of innovative customer reward program: 'We're delighted'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
"That number has more than doubled." by Antonella Gina FleitasJuly 10, 2025 A recycling program in Samoa is showing what's possible when a community comes together for the planet. According to Packaging Europe, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners...
How a Beetle Is Threatening Hawaii’s Culture and Climate Resilience
Earth.Org
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July 11, 2025
Before hotels and highways, the niu (Hawaiian for coconut) provided the Hawaiian people with shade, tools, and purpose. Its leaves danced in the wind and its roots were grounded into the earth with strength. However, a relentless menace looms over...
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs Fiji - donation China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian has handed over a...
Silia ma le 15,000 le aofai o le atunuʻu e le’i resitalaina mo le palota
Samoa Global News
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July 8, 2025
E silia ma le 15,000 le aofai o le mamalu o le atunuu e le’i oo atu e resitala ina ua tapunia le taimi faatapulaaina sa tatalaina ai le Lola Palota a Samoa. I faamaumauga a le Ofisa o Faigapalota, mai le 117,225 o le atunuu ua agavaa ma sa tatau...
Navy’s Pacific Partnership mission kicks off 6-month run with Pearl Harbor stop
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The USS Pearl Harbor, a 600-foot-long amphibious dock landing ship that will serve as flagship for the Pacific Partnership mission, is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on July 10, 2025. (Wyatt Olson/Stars and Stripes) JOINT BASE...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, July 10, 2025
Nepal News
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July 10, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...
They need to listen and act now: Pacific countries ramp up…
Pacific News Service
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Pacific countries have taken a critical step to finalise their priorities as they ramp up the call for a high-ambition treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastic. Ahead of the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental...
‘BUD & DENI’: Jamaica Moana’s homage to home and family
Pacific Media Network
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Unapologetic creative expression is flowing from West Sydney to South Auckland as a Māori Sāmoan rapper intrigues the music industry. Jamaica Moana (Ngāpuhi/Tainui, Sāmoa) is a gifted multidisciplinary non-binary artist whose career as a singer,...
Church’s $100k fine shows importance of due diligence for Pacific communities - leaders
Pacific Media Network
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A six-figure fine imposed on a Māngere church for illegal construction should serve as a reminder to all Pacific churches of the importance of conducting necessary checks before starting any project, community leaders say. They emphasise the need...
“Our Future is Non-Negotiable” – Pacific SIDS stand firm on Plastics…
Pacific News Service
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As the world moves closer to finalising a global treaty to end plastic pollution, Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) have reaffirmed their longstanding position: the agreement must be legally binding, contain strong measures to curb...
21st Iteration of Pacific Partnership Prepares for Indo-Pacific Mission Aboard USS Pearl Harbor
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 11, 2025
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 07.09.2025 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25) officially kicks off with the arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52)...
Manusina player asks for financial help for Rugby World Cup
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
Manusima Samoa players celebrate following the WXV 3 2024 match between Samoa v Madagascar at The Sevens 2 Stadium on October 11, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as they qualify for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Photo: Christopher Pike -...
Documentary on Sia Figiel gets special mention
Talanei
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July 9, 2025
Before the Moon Falls, a documentary on celebrated Samoan writer Sia Figiel, has received a Special Mention for Best Feature (International) at the Doc Edge Awards 2025, just as its subject is about to go on trial for the alleged murder of a poet...