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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’...
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...
Hull FC's trump card in Sam Lisone pursuit as player attempts to sell club
Hull Live
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July 3, 2025
Hull FC have a trump card to play in their pursuit of Leeds Rhinos prop Sam Lisone: their current Man of Steel chasing front-rower Herman Ese’ese. The Black and Whites gun is a former teammate of Lisone at both Gold Coast Titans in the NRL and...
Youngest cricketer hopes to inspire athletes
Samoa Observer
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The youngest player in the Samoa Cricket U-19 women's team, Olive Lefaga Lemoe created history with her first wicket in the T20 World Cup. She is 15 years old, attends Wesley College and is from Falelauniu, Satupaitea, Gataivai and Salelologa....
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...
Legislative Assembly Powers and Privileges Ordinance 1960 Prevails
Talamua
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July 3, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 03 July 2025 – The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly has clarified that the provisions of the Legislative Assembly Powers and Privileges Ordinance 1960 passed by Parliament, prevails over any Regulations and Conventions used to...
Speaker and Deputy Speaker can continue tenure: Satama
Samoa Observer
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Legislative Assembly Powers and Privileges Ordinance 1960 stipulate the continuation of the tenure of the Speaker Papalii Li’o Ta’eu Masipa’u and Deputy Speaker Auapa’au Aloitafua Mulipola even after the dissolution of parliament, says the Clerk...
STA boss's post advertised
Samoa Observer
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The position of Chief Executive Officer for the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) has been formally advertised, but uncertainty remains over the status of the suspended CEO, Toleafoa Pativaine Petaia-Tevita, whose contract ends in August. Toleafoa was...
$1m Development Project Key to Stable Economy, says Minister
Talamua
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July 2, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 03 July 2025: The caretaker Minister of Finance, Lautimuia Uelese Vaai has confirmed that one of the key factors in the country’s current healthy state of economic growth is the $1million Districts Development...
David Aumua’s cultural awakening hits home with ‘E Le Alofa E’
Pacific Media Network
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The soulful voice that captured the hearts of audiences across Australia and beyond is sharing his journey of self-discovery with the release of his first song in Gagana Sāmoa. David Aumua wowed the coaches of Season 12 of The Voice Australia,...
Tapunia le Lola Palota i le 4pm Aso Tofi 3 Iulai 2025
Samoa Global News
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July 2, 2025
O le toe afiafi lenei mo le tuuina atu o talosaga mo le resitala i le lola palota a Samoa, ona tapunia ai loa lea i le itula e 4 o le afiafi o le Aso Tofi 3 Iulai 2025. I se faasalalauga a le Ofisa o le Komesina o Faigapalota le OEC, o loo faapea...
SNPF Contributors get $45.5M in 4% Payout
Talamua
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July 2, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia. SAMOA – 03 July 2025 – The Samoa National Provident Funds (SNPF) contributors have been paid $45.5m in a 4% payout at the end of the 2024/2025 financial year. This was announced this week by the Minister of Finance...
Get used to me
The Hindu
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July 12, 2025
(This article is part of the Gender Agenda newsletter. To get the newsletter in your inbox every Sunday, subscribe here.) Over the last year, there have been several protest marches against sexual violence in Kolkata. My colleague Shrabana...
Finance CEO takes over SNPF board
Samoa Observer
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ministry of Finance, Saoleititi Maeva Betham‑Vaai, has been officially appointed chairperson of the Samoa National Provident Fund (SNPF) Board. The cabinet endorsed the change, with Saoleititi replacing...
Staggering true cost of Charles’ Australia visit revealed
Sky News Australia
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July 2, 2025
The British Royal Household has published its annual Sovereign Grant Report, confirming the enormous cost of King Charles and Queen Camilla's historic trip to Australia and Samoa- the monarch's first official Commonwealth tour since his accession....
Measina Club does well at Arizona Summer Volleyball Festival
Talanei
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July 1, 2025
The Jr Prep Sports Amerika Samoa (JPSAS) Measina Girls Volleyball Club made their mark this past week in Phoenix, Arizona at the 2025 Arizona Summer Volleyball Festival. The team comprised of 10 girls from the various local high schools, ranging...
Samoan researcher returns home safely from Israel
Talanei
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June 30, 2025
A Samoan agricultural researcher with the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS) arrived home safely from Israel last Saturday, June 28, after navigating a complex repatriation trip amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East....
St. Kitts and Nevis Highlights Water Crisis at UN Water Conference Preparatory Meeting
Win Media SKN
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July 12, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – At the second informal preparatory meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference held on July 9, 2025, H.E. Dr Mutryce Williams, the Federation’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,...
World Cup winner buzzing about ‘revolution’ of OFC Pro League
Football in Oceania
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July 12, 2025
Christian Karembeu, the most successful footballer from Oceania, says the new OFC Pro League will be the vital next step to close the gap with the rest of the world. BY: Coen Lammers Karembeu says Auckland City’s extraordinary performance against...