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Moana Pasifika future talks: New Zealand Rugby Players Association says a Samoa-and-Tonga-led plan to save Moana Pasifika could be decided “within weeks” after liquidation and debts of more than $8m, with a push for a clear licence pathway and business plan soon. Manu Samoa Nations Cup squad: Manu Samoa has named 32 players for the 2026 Nations Cup in Chile and Uruguay, including three on-island players (Taunuu Niulevaea, Elisapeta Alofipo, Warren Solomona) and Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Faiilagi. Tag rugby boost: Two Central Coast Oztag mentors arrived in Samoa to run clinics for Pacers Tag Samoa ahead of the Tag World Cup in October. Samoa honours and community: Samoa marked 64 years of independence with 33 recipients receiving Independence honours, while ANZ Samoa warned customers about fake bank ads and urged vigilance. Youth and drugs warning: Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Schmidt says Samoa’s youth are being “used” by international drug rings after the Vietnam case involving Samoans. Health tech support: Australia delivered ICT equipment worth $450,000 to back Samoa’s e-Health project and faster access to patient records. Sports spotlight: Samoa’s Pene Pati is featured in a documentary on his rise to major opera stages, and Team Samoa took part in the Pacific Mini Games opening ceremony in Vanuatu.

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May 19, 2026

Fiji Airways adds red light therapy to new FlyWell wellness program

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Moana Pasifika decision expected within weeks as a Sāmoa and Tonga rescue plan takes shape

Moana Pasifika decision expected within weeks as a Sāmoa and Tonga rescue plan takes shape

New Zealand High Commissioner to Samoa suggested $10k donation amid Christopher Luxon matai title koha discussions

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Jun. 2, 2026

J-Star Holding Outlines Foundational Milestones Supporting Proposed Baytown Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Jun. 1, 2026

J-Star Holding Provides Additional Details on Baytown Economic Development Foundation LOI Supporting Proposed U.S. Solid-State Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Feb. 9, 2026

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA

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May 26, 2026

J-Star Holding Subsidiary Receives Central Bank of Taiwan Authorization to Initiate $60 Million Sovereign-Backed Financing Framework through Designated Banks for U.S. Solid-State Battery Expansion ($122.5 Million Project)

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Dec. 10, 2025

SAMOA AND FRANCE REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP

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Feb. 1, 2026

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF HUNGARY TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA [THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026]

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