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Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Samoa election: Over 102,000 register to vote, candidate nominations open
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
Ballot boxes for Samoa general election Photo: RNZ Pacific/Tipi Autagavaia The Samoa Electoral Commission says the nomination of candidates to contest the general election next month is underway. During the previous election in 2021, a total of...
Samoa Lock In First Semi-final Berth Of 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Scoop
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Thursday, 10 July 2025, 2:28 pm Press Release: OFC Photo credit: OFC Media via Phototek (Photo/Supplied) A composed performance from the 2022 semi-finalists sees them set for the top four again after dispatching Tahiti 3-1. While Tahiti came into...
Samoa Media Receive Election Reporting Training
Samoa Global News
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July 9, 2025
In preparation for the 2025 General Election, the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) and the Journalism Association of Samoa (JAWS) are conducting a three-day training for local media, held at the Tanoa Tusitala from 8-10 July 2025. The...
Church’s $100k fine shows importance of due diligence for Pacific communities, leaders say
TP+
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July 9, 2025
Pacific leaders comment on Māngere Church caption: From left: Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich, Alf Filipaina and Apulu Reece Autagavaia. Pacific leaders urge churches to verify credentials and get professional advice when building. Photo: Auckland Council...
Uto Bulabula Returns: Expanding Healthy Heart Programme for Children in Pacific Region
TP+
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July 9, 2025
Photo: Pasifika Medical Association Following the success of its 2024 launch, the Uto Bulabula – Healthy Hearts initiative is back for a second year, expanding its reach to include children from Tonga. The programme supported life-saving cardiac...
OPINION : The Weight of Words
Newsline Samoa
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July 9, 2025
The reported arrest and charging of an overseas based blogger for making serious allegations and threats against public officials is further proof that misinformation and disinformation has become a national security issue for Samoa. Not long ago...
All 65 countries where it’s illegal to be LGBTQ+ in 2025, including the UAE and Mali
Pink News
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July 9, 2025
How many countries is it still illegal to be gay in 2025? More than you’d think, probably. Since we last updated this list, Mali has criminalised LGBTQ+ activity and Trinidad and Tobago have re-criminalised it, although more positively, Namibia...
Historic firsts and strong returns for Team PNG at Pacific Mini Games
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
Beyond the track and the weightlifting platform, Team Papua New Guinea celebrated several historic achievements and strong returns at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, contributing to their impressive 5th-place finish on the medal tally. In table...
Chief Justice Warns Media of Spins & Misinformation in the up-coming election
Talamua
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July 9, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 10 July 2025– His Honor the Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese has warned the media to be aware of “spins and misinformation” in the upcoming general election. His Honour was one of the guest speakers on the second...
Guam's final medal haul at 20 as 2025 Pacific Mini Games wrap up
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s final medal tally was at 20, including four gold, as the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau wrapped up on Wednesday. The island’s athletes are also bringing home nine silver and seven bronze. Tahiti dominated the Pacific Mini Games from June...
‘True sportsmanship’: Chef de mission Short praises Team Cook Islands
Cook Island News
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July 9, 2025
Samasoni Mose Hewitt won gold in the Open Men High Jump at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. ACI/25070813 As the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau ended yesterday, Chef de Mission Mark Short says he was extremely proud of the athletes that...
Tahiti tops medal tally as 2025 Pacific Mini Games concludes in Palau
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
Team Tahiti finished top of the medal standings at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games with 72 gold, 41 silver and 29 bronze medals. 9 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Tahiti finished at the top of the medal standings as the 2025 Pacific...
Heleina Young named outstanding female athlete of 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Fijivillage
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Heleina Young. [Image: Team Fiji] Team Fiji’s Heleina Young has been crowned the overall Outstanding Female Athlete of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. Young won three gold medals and two silver medals. Team Fiji says her hard work, speed, and spirit...
Eat Pacific Cookbook wins Global Award
Samoa News
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July 9, 2025
LISBON, Portugal — In a celebration of Pacific food, identity, and culture, the Pacific Island Food Revolution cookbook, Eat Pacific, has been awarded the Best South Pacific Book in the World 2024 at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards...
Archaeologists Make Groundbreaking Easter Island Discovery
Yahoo News
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Groundbreaking research undertaken by Uppsala...
'Paranoia and misinformation spread faster than Covid', inquiry told
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
Māori-led initiatives had the best reach within their communities during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the inquiry has been told. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook A lack of clear communication from the government may have contributed to the spread of Covid-19...
Pacific leaders address US deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Pacific Media Network
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The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from Kiribati, Nauru, the...
Queen Camilla and King Charles set to return to Buckingham Palace today
GB News
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July 9, 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla are attending a reception today at Buckingham Palace to mark four decades of artists accompanying the Royal Family on official overseas visits. The event celebrates a unique royal tradition that has seen artists join...
Pacific Police Bands to unite for historic Tattoo in PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), with vital support from the Australian Federal Police (AFP), is set to host the inaugural Pacific Police Band Tattoo in Port Moresby on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. This landmark event will bring...