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Melanesian showdown
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
The stage is set for a thrilling OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 final, as Melanesian heavyweights Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands prepare to battle for regional glory. Papua New Guinea are chasing back-to-back titles after lifting their maiden...
Arts in the Heart returns closer to Savannah River this year
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is relocating back to the Savannah River this year. The festival will be located on the Augusta Common, Reynolds Street and by the River from Sept. 19-21. Guests will still have...
15,000 eligible voters still remain unregistered
Talamua
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July 6, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 07 July 2025 – A significant number of 15,000 eligible voters remain unregistered when the registration of voters for the 29 August general elections closed last Friday. The latest update from the Office of the...
Young stars could be Silver Ferns bolters
Newsroom
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July 17, 2025
As another season of the ANZ Premiership nears its conclusion, eyes will be turning to the upcoming international netball season. The Silver Ferns play three matches against South Africa in September, followed by the iconic Constellation Cup...
Watch The Springboks vs. Georgia Rugby Free Live Stream On July 19
FloRugby - Texas
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July 17, 2025
South Africa Rugby, the No. 1-ranked team in the world, hosts Georgia on July 19 in Mbombela in the final match of the July International window for the Springboks. And fans in the United States can watch it live for free. The match will stream at...
England have the right tools to down Australia in the Ashes, says Welsby
Hillingdon & Uxbridge Times
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The 24-year-old St Helens man is currently out with a long-term knee injury suffered during his side’s 34-4 loss at the hands of Hull KR in May. But despite being told the recovery time would be 16 weeks, the full-back, who can also play at...
Yukon resident begins Peace Corps service
Yukon Progress - Oklahoma
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July 6, 2025
Jennings will teach English in Samoa WASHINGTON – Allison Jennings of Yukon has been accepted into the Peace Corps. She will depart for Samoa on July 11 to begin training as an English literacy educator. Jennings is a graduate of Rhodes College...
Lise Schmidt yet to enter a plea on 19 charges
Talamua
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July 6, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 07 July 2025: Thirty-six-year old Lise Marie Schmidt of Lotopa and Safotu has yet to enter a plea to 19 charges lodged by police against her. She has yet to be formally served the charges but she believes the...
Kiwi travellers urged to prioritise health insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific
Pacific Media Network
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Travellers from New Zealand planning a getaway to tropical destinations are being urged to grab comprehensive travel insurance, as dengue fever cases continue to climb in certain Pacific countries. Fiji has been particularly hit hard, reporting...
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...
Tulai Ese Mauu mai le 3 Vaega Faaupufai i le 4 Tausaga
Samoa Global News
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July 16, 2025
I le toe 6 ai o vaiaso ona tuuvae lea o le atunuu i lana faiga filifiliga i le palota tele, aemaise ua ma’ea le piriota e resitala ai sui tauva mo vaega faaupufai, ae peitai, o lea ua iai nisi o suiga e pei o le Minisita Tausi o le Matagaluega o...
Pacific news in brief for 16 July
RNZ
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July 16, 2025
Tonga's Health Minister Dr ʻAna ʻAkauʻola said that the system has been fully restored. Photo: 123RF Tonga - attack Tonga's National Health Information System - hacked three weeks ago in a cyber attack - is now back in action. Health Minister Dr...
Postcards from The Parthenon: Parkersburg
The Parthenon - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Tucked along the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a city where industry meets charm and history lingers around every bend. Known for its Victorian architecture and Appalachian grit, Parkersburg offers...
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...
History rewritten
The National
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THE echoes of 2022 rang out loud and clear as Papua New Guinea edged out Fiji, 2-1, in yesterday’s semi-final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji. The defending champions will, on Saturday afternoon, meet Solomon...
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...
Martin Offiah backs Junior Nsemba to become next English rugby league superstar
Helensburgh Advertiser
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The 20-year-old was selected in Shaun Wane’s preparation squad for the ABK Beer Ashes Series against Australia, which begins in October, having made his England debut last November against Samoa. The second row’s incredible rise came during Wigan...
Wallabies v British & Irish Lions: Kick off time, teams
The South African
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July 17, 2025
There is no doubt that the British & Irish Lions will be favourites to come out on top in the first Test against the Wallabies this Saturday as the highly-anticipated three-match series gets under way in Brisbane. The first Test kicks off at 12:00...
Forum Chair Brown sends well wishes to Pacific rugby team at RWC in France
Pacific News Service
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Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown has sent his well wishes to the Pacific teams competing at this year’s Rugby World Cup in France. Brown made the remarks at the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting (FFMM) in Suva,...
‘Turn the Aussies over’: Great Britain legend makes bold England call for upcoming Ashes series
Sporting News
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July 17, 2025
Martin Offiah believes England are ready to break a decades-long drought and topple Australia in this year’s historic Ashes series, backing Shaun Wane’s side to deliver on home soil. With just 100 days until the opening Test kicks off at Wembley...