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O le “Best of the Best” lea ua Filifilia e Tau’aveina le Fu’a o Samoa
Samoa Global News
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June 22, 2025
O se taimi muamua lea ua faamauina ai le toaitiiti o le aofai a le au taaalo a Samoa o le a tausiniō i taaloga o le Mini Games, peitai, ua faailoa e le Peresitene o le SASNOC, le afioga ia Tuaopepe Asiata Jerry Wallwork, o le best of the best lea...
Call-up for Manu Samoa sees another code switch for Lam
Otago Daily Times
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June 22, 2025
Rugby league convert Joel Lam has made a surprise pivot back to union after being named in the Manu Samoa squad to play Scotland next month.The 23-year-old, who previously made eight appearances for Canterbury and one for the Crusaders, switched...
Harmony at the International Day of Yoga celebration at USP Samoa
Talamua
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June 22, 2025
By Dwayne Mahimkar* Apia, Samoa – 23 June 2025 – Samoa is among the first in the world to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga, held at the USP Samoa campus in Alafua early Saturday morning. Around 30+ people partook in this year’s Yoga...
Thomas Wynne: Cook Islands’ fourth pillar
Cook Island News
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June 21, 2025
Thomas Wynne. We have grown up with a national consciousness that tells us our nation stands on three distinct pillars: our Ekalesia (church), our Ui Ariki (traditional leaders), and our Kavamani (government). But has there been another pillar...
Learner driver materials set to be translated into Pacific languages - NZTA
Pacific Media Network
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Learning resources for obtaining a driver's licence in Aotearoa New Zealand will soon be available in the Vosa-Vakaviti Fijian, Gagana Sāmoa, and Faka Tonga languages. Community Licensing Officer at the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Waka...
PNG defeat Fiji to chase back-to-back titles
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
PAPUA New Guinea are one win away from defending their OFC Women’s Nations Cup title, following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over hosts Fiji in a gripping semi-final at HFC Stadium in Suva. Ericson Komeng’s side enjoyed long spells of dominance and...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Wallis and Futuna: Of Monarchies, Catholicism… and Rugby
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...
PNG BEAT FIJI, MAKE BACK-TO-BACK OFC GRANDFINAL APPERANCE
EMTV
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July 17, 2025
Papua New Guinea women’s national football team have defeated Fiji 2-1 to make the OFC women’s championship back-to-back grand final appearance this weekend against Solomon Islands. Speaking during the post-match interview yesterday PNG skipper...
PNG LEWAS CRUSH SAMOA BY 94 RUNS
PNG Haus Bung
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June 21, 2025
The PNG Lewas capped off their PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final match of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday afternoon. Batting first, the Lewas posted an imposing...
Fiji deaf teams ready for Pacific showdown
The Fiji Times
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June 21, 2025
Fiji’s national deaf rugby players are preparing to don the iconic white jersey once again on the international stage. The men’s and women’s teams are preparing to take part in the inaugural Pacific Rim Deaf Sevens Tournament, which will be held...
Unit Trust of Samoa earned $10 million tala more in 2024
Talanei
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June 20, 2025
The Unit Trust of Samoa (UTOS) earned $10 million tālā more in 2024 than the previous year according to financial reports presents at UTOS annual general meeting. Samoa Observer reports the 14th AGM of UTOS brought together trustees, the board of...
Missing hit and run investigation files were given former Commissioner Egon Keil
Talamua
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June 20, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 21 June 2025: Police witness in the high-profile case currently heard before the District Court, Sergeant Su’e Mikalele told the court that the files allegedly gone missing from their investigation into the...
British And Irish Lions Vs. Argentina Rugby Score, Live Updates, 1888 Cup
FloRugby - Texas
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June 20, 2025
The British & Irish Lions face Argentina in the 1888 Cup at Aviva Stadium in Dublin today, marking the Lions’ first-ever fixture on Irish soil. Ahead of their trio of matches against the Australia Wallabies, the Lions will host Los Pumas in the...
Class of 2025: Todd Beamer High School
Federal Way Mirror - Washington State
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June 20, 2025
(** High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; * Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.49; ~ Seal of Biliteracy) Faiza Aden Abdi * Ifrah Abdi Yassin Mahdi Abdulamir Ibrahim Abdullahi Samira Abdullahi Crystal Abrego Malia Achieng * Jhonae Crescencia...
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...
Changes On Cricket’s Chief Executives’ Committee After Election Kick-Starts ICC Annual Conference
Forbes
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The ICC annual conference is being held this year in Singapore (Photo by Patrick Bolger-ICC/ICC via ... More Getty Images)ICC via Getty Images Gurumurthy Palani (France), Anuraag Bhatnagar (Hong Kong) and Gurdeep Klair (Canada) won coveted spots...
Guardians of the broken order
International Politics and Society
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June 20, 2025
As the world drifts into disorder, the foundations of global cooperation are eroding. The rules-based international order – once anchored in robust multilateral institutions and US leadership – is under siege from rising authoritarianism,...
Court of Appeal dismisses HRPP appeal against Speakers vote
Talamua
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June 20, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 20 June 2025 – The Samoa government can now enact the Constitution Amendment Bill that was passed by parliament on 26 February 2025 on a date suitable to the government. This follows the Court of Appeal’s decision this week that...
The Knights' six rising talents in State of Origin arena
Newcastle Herald
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June 19, 2025
The 19-year-old was the Knights' Tarsha Gale (under 19s) player of the year, represented NSW in the women's under-19 State of Origin, made her NRLW debut, helped Samoa secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup and was nominated on the Golden Boot long...
Reinforcing the links between the law and Pacific fisheries' sectors
RNZ
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June 18, 2025
The Judicial Symposium 2025 opened on Wednesday in Honiara, bringing together Regional Chief Justices of Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. Photo: Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency Justice experts and fisheries...