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Scottish Rugby tests on Premier Sports
Advanced Television
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July 10, 2025
Scottish rugby fans can watch full live coverage of Scotland’s two remaining tests on their summer Pacific tour on Premier Sports – with a big fixture against Fiji in the early hours on July 12th (Premier Sports 2 from 3.55am UK – repeated at...
10 July 2025, 6:00PM
Samoa Observer
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"The real ‘marriage’ was when they stood together to bring down the budget," said caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa while dismissing speculation of any political alliance or “marriage” between the Samoa Uniting Party (SUP) and the...
Young scoops top award in Palau
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
TEAM Fiji’s track queen Heleina Young scooped the Outstanding Female Athlete award at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games which concluded in Koror, Palau on Wednesday evening. The former Queensland Reds winger won three gold and two silver medals both in...
B.C. rugger, Canada drop test match to Belgium
Northern View
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July 16, 2025
The young, rebuilding Canadian men's 15s rugby squad fell 25-18 to Belgium in a test match played Saturday, July 12, in Edmonton. Lavington's Isaac Olson was among the starting backs for new Canadian head coach Stephen Meehan, but did not find the...
Samoan government says sunken Manawanui wreck will stay where it is
1News
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Samoa's Prime Minister says the wreck of the HMNZS Manawauni vessel can stay exactly where it sank after being presented with options regarding the vessel's future. The Royal New Zealand Navy ship ran aground with 75 people on board whilst...
Triple delight for teams
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
THE Fiji men’s and women’s basketball teams created history in Palau on Wednesday after winning gold at the FIBA3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania. The gold medal finish means that both teams have booked their tickets to the 2025 FIBA 3×3 under-23...
Faamanatu le 249 Tausaga talu ona Tutoatasi Amerika
Samoa Global News
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July 11, 2025
Tusia: Pesetā Tusiga Taofiga, Gvt Press. O le po o le Aso Tofi 10 Iulai, na fa’amanatuina ai i Samoa nei, le aulia manuia e le Malo Tele o Amerika o le 249 o lona Tuto’atasi talu mai le tausaga 1776. E le gata i lea, ae ua fa’amanatuina ai fo’i ma...
How These French Founders Built A Warby Parker Competitor That’s Even More Affordable
Forbes
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The three founders of Izipizi, a French eyewear company founded in 2010, are staring at a decades-old photo of themselves on an iPad in an office in New York. Now in their late 30s, Xavier Aguera, Charles Brun and Quentin Couturier are 17 in the...
From mesmerising to tragic: Doco filmmaker’s epic nine-year journey to get her film made
TP+
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July 11, 2025
Photo: Before the Moon Falls / Facebook Gladys Hartson | Senior Journalist Hawaii-based Independent film maker Kimberlee Bassford decided she wanted to make a film about outspoken Samoan poet, writer and activist Sia Figiel soon after she met her...
Scotland focused on ‘bigger picture’ with Fiji match key to world ranking
The Fiji Times
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July 10, 2025
Head coach Gregor Townsend admits Scotland have one eye on the “bigger picture” going into Saturday’s match against Fiji in their Pacific Tour. Townsend has stressed the importance of the fixture, as well as the following game against Samoa as...
Court Directs Timeframe for Election Nomination Challenges
Talamua
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July 11, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 11 July 2025: His Honour the Chief Justice, Satiu Simativa Perese today issued directives for the timeframe for voters and the Electoral Commissioner and for legal challenges against election candidates’...
Siosi’ana Taumoepeau crowned Miss Heilala
Pacific Media Network
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Crowd favourite Siosi’ana Taumoepeau has been crowned Miss Heilala 2025-2026 at a special event held at the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium in Nuku'alofa. At just 24 years old, Taumoepeau represents Pangaimotu Island and has a unique background,...
King Charles receives 'harrowing' news about his health
The News International
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Since ascending to the throne on September 8, 2022, King Charles III's health has been a subject of concern, marked by a cancer diagnosis that has added a layer of complexity to his reign. Despite the challenges, the 76-year-old monarch has shown...
ExclusiveLebanon considers plan to disarm Hezbollah after Western guarantees
The National News
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Lebanon has received western guarantees that Israel will withdraw from its territory and commit to a ceasefire, a Lebanese political source told The National. In exchange Lebanon is expected to enter a "new phase” in which its army becomes the...
'Great quality' Keter garden storage which is 'very easy to build'
Derby Telegraph
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July 11, 2025
Dry, sunny days are ideal for tackling tasks in the garden - particularly in the morning and evening when temperatures are cooler. It's a good opportunity to tidy, clean and rejuvenate outdoor spaces so they're ready to be enjoyed throughout the...
10 July 2025, 6:10PM
Samoa Observer
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The Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has demanded proof of insurance for the new ferry Aurora V, which is scheduled to arrive in Samoa this September. (Photo: Junior S. Ami) The Human Rights Protection Party...
SNPF wants freehold land guarantee for car loans
Samoa Observer
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Samoa National Provident Fund has brought in changes to their vehicle loan policy to ensure that contributors can repay the loan. The changes include a guarantee of freehold land. SNPF chief executive officer Lemalu Selesitina Reti said up to 75...
UTOS declares SAT$10.95m dividend
Talamua
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July 10, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 11 July 2025 – The Unit Trust of Samoa (UTOS) has announced a dividend payment of 08 sene per unit to its unitholders for the financial year ending 30″June 2025. The annual dividend distribution is a testament to the Trust’s...
World Rugby confirm 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup draw – England set to face Hong Kong
Ruck
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July 5, 2025
The countdown to the 2027 Rugby World Cup is officially on. World Rugby have confirmed the pool stage draw will take place this December, with the expanded 24-team format promising more action, more drama, and more unforgettable moments than ever...
Ireland wing Mack Hansen a big doubt for first Lions Test due to foot injury
The Journal
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July 15, 2025
The 42 Reports from Brisbane IRELAND WING MACK Hansen has emerged as a big doubt for the Lions’ first Test against the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane. The Connacht man sat out training today after suffering a foot injury during last Saturday’s...