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Container home for prayer retreat
Samoa Observer
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Local company Ready Homes Samoa Ltd. has partnered with the Worship Centre Christian Church Worldwide to deliver Samoa’s first two 40-foot expandable prefab container units in Papauta. At the grand opening of the Merroo Prayer house, the project...
Molly's dream turns into duty
Samoa Observer
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At just 22 years old, Molly Malaki from Siumu has turned her childhood dream into reality, standing tall among the 95 recruits who officially graduated on Friday to become new officers in the Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services. For...
Prison rehab plans if SUP wins
Samoa Observer
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Caretaker Minister for Police and Prisons, Faualo Harry Schuster, has outlined his plans to expand prison rehabilitation programmes if the Samoa Uniting Party (SUP) is successful in the upcoming general election. Speaking with the Samoa Observer...
Strengthening HPE in Schools to Support Healthy Active Kids
Samoa Global News
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July 4, 2025
A new initiative has been launched under the Samoa–Australia Tautua Partnership, providing targeted support to the implementation of the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Curriculum across schools in Upolu and Savaii. This initiative seeks to...
PNG still a threat to Fiji
Fiji Sun
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July 4, 2025
PNG led 2-0 at halftime with two quick goals for Marie Kaipu while Samoa scored their lone goal to Xevani Salanoa. Papua New Guinea midfielder Michaelyre Butubu shields the ball away from Samoa’s Oteta Kitiona during their Group A clash of the OFC...
Le Masiofo Siva Academy marks 5 years of cultural pride
Pacific Media Network
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Sāmoan culture is thriving in West Auckland, thanks to the dedication of a dance academy from New Lynn. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, Le Masiofo Siva Academy (LMSA) will present a one-night-only production titled "E Maota Tauave, Mamalu...
Sharks didn’t rebound—so Mark Erdmann is putting them back
Mongabay
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July 13, 2025
For over 30 years, Mark Erdmann has combined scientific discovery with grassroots conservation in Indonesia, helping communities protect their reefs from destructive practices and documenting more than 220 new species. As a leader behind Raja...
Speaker Flex Muscle as Officials Attempt to Usurp Parliamentary Powers
Talamua
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July 4, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 05 July 2025 – The Speaker, Papalii Oloipola Li’o Ta’eu Masipa’u has told the CEO of the Ministry of Finance “that you seek competent legal support in the future before threatening any public officer in such an inappropriate manner.”...
Māori All Blacks vs Scotland Rugby Score, Updates & Live Stream
FloRugby - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Scotland Rugby face the Māori All Blacks on July 4, at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei, New Zealand., with kickoff scheduled for 11:35 p.m. ET. This standalone fixture marks the Māori side’s only match of 2025 and provides an early test for a...
KAIPU DOUBLE LEADS TO OPENING WIN DESPITE LATE SAMOAN SCARE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 4, 2025
Papua New Guinea began their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Samoa, thanks to a first-half brace from star striker Marie Kaipu. Despite a late push by the Samoan side, led by the Salanoa sisters, the defending...
Gold Medals for Brother and Sister Duo at Pacific Mini Games
Samoa Global News
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July 3, 2025
Source: Samoa Swimming, Palau. Sister and Brother duo – Nafanua and Solomona Hamilton have each secured a Gold Medal for Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. It was a special day for the Hamilton siblings when first, Solomona secured the...
Flying Fijians thump Scotland 29-14 in Suva
Samoa Global News
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July 13, 2025
Source: Talei Matairakula Fiji Times. AFTER eight long years, the Flying Fijians celebrated their third win over Scotland before 10,000 plus fans on home soil at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Flying Fijians Kalaveti Ravouvou performs the ‘cibi’...
PACER Plus Delivers Over $89,000 In Farming Equipment To Boost Agriculture Sector
Scoop
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Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:56 pm Press Release: PACER Plus Samoan farmers received a major boost today with the official handover of more than WST$89,000 (AU$50,000) worth of farming and processing equipment to the Samoa Farmers Association (SFA),...
Jesse Sene-Lefao’s Ultimate Team: Castleford and NRL icons aplenty named
Love Rugby League
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July 4, 2025
Former Manly, Cronulla and Castleford forward Jesse Sene-Lefao is our latest guest on My Ultimate Team, exclusive to Love Rugby League. The former Samoa international recently retired from professional rugby league, having ended his career at...
Canberra opens door to supporting Pacific rugby cash plea
Financial Review
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July 4, 2025
The Albanese government has opened the door to financially supporting a $150 million pitch from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji for rugby union, amid efforts by China to use sports diplomacy to build influence in the Pacific. But one former diplomat...
“It’s about taking our culture with us wherever we go” Le Masiofo Siva Academy set to leave a legacy in its upcoming showcase
TP+
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July 4, 2025
Le Masiofo Siva Academy is set to celebrate their fifth showcase in Auckland this weekend. Photo: Facebook E maota tauave, mamalu tauave Samoa. The phrase dwells on the idea that the Samoan culture and practices are to be taken wherever any Samoan...
OFC women battle begins
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea will take on Samoa in their Group A fixture of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s Nations Cup in Lautoka, Fiji, today at 3pm (1pm PNG time). The match will be played at Lautoka’s Churchill Park. PNG are the defending...
18,000 Yet as Voter Registrations Close
Talamua
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July 3, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia. Samoa – 4 July 2025 – As the voters registration close, the Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC) has confirmed that 18,411 have yet to be registered. As of yesterday, 84.3% which is 98,814 have registered and the...
“Staying politically neutral isn’t just good practice – it’s your responsibility under the Public Service Act”
Samoa Global News
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July 3, 2025
A message from the Samoa Public Service Commission The PSC have issued a statement reminding all public servants of their obligations to remain neutral as Samoa heads to its general elections in April. Spirit of Service during Elections 🗳️ Are you...
RPNGC TO HOST FIRST EVER MUSICAL BAND TATTOO COMPETITION
PNG Haus Bung
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July 13, 2025
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) will host a Police-Band parade and first ever musical band Tattoo competition in honor of the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary, the event to take place on Tuesday July 22nd in Port Moresby...