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Aussie legend Tuqiri impressed by Samoa's natural wonders
Samoa Observer
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Australian rugby legend, Lote Tuqiri, has praised Samoa for taking a leading role in the Pacific on environmental issues on his first visit to the country this week. The Fijian-Australian former winger, who had the rare distinction of representing...
SolFa Music: Celebrating Samoa and China’s 50 Years of Friendship
Samoa Global News
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August 26, 2025
In celebration of the 50-year friendship between China and Samoa, SolFa Music Samoa Inc. paid tribute by hosting His Excellency Fei Mingxing, his esteemed Lady, and the entire Chinese Embassy in Samoa for an afternoon of camaraderie and...
Samoa calls attention to impacts of climate change on health
Television Niue
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August 26, 2025
Samoa has called on the Pacific region to pay close attention to the impacts of climate change on other key sectors such as health. In her address at the opening of the Pacific Climate Change Roundtable on 13 August, the CEO of Samoa’s Ministry of...
Pacific must manage expectations on ICJ climate ruling, says experts
Television Niue
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August 26, 2025
The landmark advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on climate change has set a new global momentum in place, but Pacific SIDS who led the journey must also manage expectations. Key experts in the Pacific Climate...
ADB, Sun Pacific Energy Ltd sign 2.8 mln USD deal to boost solar power in Samoa
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it and power producer Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a loan of 2.8 million U.S. dollars to help increase renewable energy generation in Samoa. The ADB said the...
ADB, Sun Pacific Energy Ltd sign 2.8 mln USD deal to boost solar power in Samoa
Xinhua News Agency
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MANILA, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it and power producer Sun Pacific Energy Ltd (SPEL) have signed a loan of 2.8 million U.S. dollars to help increase renewable energy generation in Samoa. The ADB said the...
Compassion is a woman’s superpower, says Emirati colonel
The National News
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Colonel Dr Fayeza Al Ameri says the compassion women can bring to leadership roles – and her ability to multitask – are her unique powers. A physician with the UAE military, she is a prime example of the leading role women are playing in the...
Samoa and Fiji Lead Peer-to-Peer Exchange to Strengthen Community Tourism in the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 21, 2025
The Pacific’s rich cultures, traditions, and natural beauty form the foundation of authentic visitor experiences that reflect the true spirit of Pasifika. Recognising this, Samoa and Fiji have joined forces in a Peer-to-Peer Exchange on Community...
Why Climate Visa Lottery Schemes Are Not the Answer
Foreign Policy
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In July 2025, an astonishing 8,750 people of Tuvalu’s approximately 9,470 residents registered for a visa to Australia through the Falepili Mobility Pathway, a “climate visa” born out of the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union. The treaty grants 280...
Ives Campion: "You're never alone in this Red Roses team"
Ealing Times
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In between the weight sessions, dances and lip-syncs — including a viral spoof of BBC comedy This Country with Sarah Bern — the Loughborough Lightning second row looks like she’s enjoying the Rugby World Cup experience. England coach John...
Island Leaders to Address 10,000 Attendees at Virtual Island Summit 2025
721 News
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August 26, 2025
The Honorable Mike Eman, Prime Minister of Aruba, and Antonio Morales Méndez, President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria are headlining the agenda at the 2025 Virtual Island Summit (VIS) taking place September 15-19th, joining a plethora of other...
Samoa schools continue closure
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
TONGA KING MOVES TO CONTROL FOREIGN AFFAIRS There are growing concerns in Tonga about the King's plan to remove oversight of a critical ministry from democratic control and place it under the Palace Office. King Tupou VI has never made any secret...
Cook Islands advocates for ocean protection and climate action
Cook Island News
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August 20, 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) secretary Tepaeru Herrmann has reminded Pacific leaders how Pacific regionalism has helped the Cook Islands for over 60 years. MFAI/ 25081913 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI)...
The European Union invests EUR 9 million in Climate information services in the Pacific
Pacific News Service
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A five-year EUR 9 million(US$10.2 million) project aimed at strengthening the production, availability, delivery and application of science-based information, supporting decision-makers was today launched at the Pacific Climate Change Centre in...
YWCA Y25 2025: Waikato Pacific community and environmental advocate Mary Ieremia-Allan recognised
The New Zealand Herald
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August 20, 2025
“Without art and social sciences, we don’t have people to dream for us or innovate us out of systems that are oppressive.” Ieremia-Allan, one of two Waikato women on the list, credits dinner table discussions with her family for her passionate...
Samoa Women’s Official Squad for Rugby World Cup 2025
Samoa Global News
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August 16, 2025
15 August 2025, Apia, Samoa – Lakapi Samoa is proud to unveil the official Manusina squad selected to represent Samoa at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The 32-strong team unites local and overseas talent, combining power, speed, and...
PNG and Pacific unite on environmental, climate matters
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea and the Pacific islands will stand united on environment protection, climate change, sustainable fisheries, marine and resources development for the benefit of everyone, says Section PNG general-secretary Gabriel Dusava. Dusava...
Samoa secure another World Cup berth at OFC Under 16 Women’s Championship
TP+
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August 15, 2025
Eight countries battle it out at this year’s OFC Under 16 Women’s Championship in Samoa where world cup berths are also up for grabs. The Tuanaimato Football Grounds in Samoa hosted this year’s OFC U16 Women’s Championship. A total of eight teams...
Samoa sets Nationwide Clean-up Day to help Combat Spread of Dengue Fever
Samoa Global News
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August 14, 2025
By: Jasmine Netzler-Iose, Govt Press. Samoa is gearing up for a nationwide clean-up approved by Cabinet and confirmed by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa earlier today in a Press Conference with local media. The campaign is part of the on-going...
Sāmoa dengue fever death toll rises to six ahead of elections
Pacific Media Network
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Two weeks before the general elections, Sāmoa’s dengue outbreak continues to escalate. Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa confirmed to reporters on Thursday that a child died on 8 August, bringing the official death toll to six. Health...