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Peniamina Percival: Reviving Judo in Samoa
International Judo Foundation
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Peniamina Percival has been representing Samoa on the international judo stage for several years. Backed by the International Judo Federation (IJF), he won bronze at the 2019 Pacific Games and competed proudly at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games....
Shy but awesome Rio rocks Manu Samoa fans
Samoa News
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July 14, 2025
Rio rocked the Otara Town Centre with his fearless daring moves entertaining Manu Samoa and its hundreds of fans. Manu Samoa embraced the love of their fans joined with community cultural dance, siva afi, the unique presence of Samoan humor and...
Close to 200 candidates to contest 51 seats in Samoa Parliament
Talanei
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July 15, 2025
Samoa’s Electoral Commissioner has confirmed that 191 candidates have registered to contest for the 51 seats in parliament in next month’s general elections. Tuiafelolo John Stanley told the Samoa Observer that his office had rejected only one...
Lakapi Samoa Launches New Kit Partnership with Dynasty Sport
Talamua
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July 11, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 11 July 2025 – Lakapi Samoa has signed a three-year partnership with Dynasty Sport, that is now the official apparel partner for Manu Samoa from 2025 to 2027. The landmark agreement will see Dynasty supply high-performance on-field...
King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts
Fox News
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Royal photographer Chris Jackson is revealing the stories behind some of his most iconic images in a new book titled "Charles III: A King and His Queen." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After more than 100 years, King Charles is...
Samoa Uncovered: Culture, Waterfall Trails & Island Magic
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2025
Imagine a place where rugged coastlines meet lush rainforest, where waterfalls tumble into natural swimming holes, and where traditional ways of life remain beautifully intact. Welcome to Samoa, a destination that captures the heart and spirit of...
Samoa Ports Authority Farewells General Manager of 8 Years
Samoa Global News
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July 11, 2025
The Samoa Ports Authority have bid farewell to General Manager, So’oalo Maua’i Falelima Kuresa So’oalo, who had served in this role for eight years. A special blessing and faigalotu ceremony was led by Reverand Peter Lokeni of EFKS Faatoia. Sooalo...
Sports News | Oman Set to Host ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Oman is set to host the combined ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in October later this year. Nine teams will participate in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and East Asia-Pacific...
Samoa election: Over 102,000 register to vote, candidate nominations open
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
Ballot boxes for Samoa general election Photo: RNZ Pacific/Tipi Autagavaia The Samoa Electoral Commission says the nomination of candidates to contest the general election next month is underway. During the previous election in 2021, a total of...
Samoa Media Receive Election Reporting Training
Samoa Global News
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July 9, 2025
In preparation for the 2025 General Election, the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme (PACMAS) and the Journalism Association of Samoa (JAWS) are conducting a three-day training for local media, held at the Tanoa Tusitala from 8-10 July 2025. The...
Gail Pope: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Samoan home shot by Hawke’s Bay photographer
Hawke's Bay Today
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July 18, 2025
On the voyage, the Waikare stopped at several islands including Tonga, Fiji, Rotuma, Samoa, Niue, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Russell, a prolific photographer, took many images of the islands they visited, amongst which was this photograph of...
Young wāhine leading change: Driving better outcomes for hapori
Te Ao Maori News
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July 18, 2025
Aspiring Community-Based Advocate Aria (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa, Rongomaiwahine, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) is a proud wahine Māori and emerging researcher, currently completing a conjoint Law and Science degree at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria...
King Charles receives 'harrowing' news about his health
The News International
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Since ascending to the throne on September 8, 2022, King Charles III's health has been a subject of concern, marked by a cancer diagnosis that has added a layer of complexity to his reign. Despite the challenges, the 76-year-old monarch has shown...
Eased NZ travel rules welcomed
Samoa Observer
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Samoans are excited and optimistic about New Zealand’s new immigration changes, which allow Pacific Island citizens to be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa. The changes, which came into effect on 6 July 2025, have sparked positive responses...
Scottish Rugby tests on Premier Sports
Advanced Television
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July 10, 2025
Scottish rugby fans can watch full live coverage of Scotland’s two remaining tests on their summer Pacific tour on Premier Sports – with a big fixture against Fiji in the early hours on July 12th (Premier Sports 2 from 3.55am UK – repeated at...
Pacific Police Band Tattoo set to begin
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 19, 2025
THE Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary will begin a series of events such as the Pacific Police Band Tattoo to commemorate the country’s Golden Jubilee Independence Anniversary next week. The opening of these series of events will be at Ela Beach...
Fiji’s Heleina Young and Samoa’s John Tafi named Outstanding Athletes at 2025 Pacific Mini Games closing ceremony
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
Koror, Palau | July 9, 2025— The 2025 Pacific Mini Games officially concluded on Tuesday evening at the Palau National Track, where athletes, officials, and fans gathered for the closing ceremony — a celebration of athletic excellence, cultural...
World Rugby rankings: All Blacks can end three-and-a-half year drought as Springboks’ top spot under threat
Planet Rugby
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July 18, 2025
New Zealand could surpass South Africa at the summit of the World Rugby rankings this weekend, in the event of history being made. The Springboks host Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday, and in the event that Lelos avoid defeat, the All Blacks could...
Major corporations under fire for turning blind eye to horrifying worker exploitation: 'We will report about all your lies and wrongdoing'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
A 2024 report found that women in the Indian state of Maharashtra were being pressured into getting hysterectomies so they didn't have to miss work cutting sugar cane. The report by The New York Times and The Fuller Project also discovered that...
Il diritto alla cittadinanza come arma di softpower politico negli Stati Uniti
Strategic Culture
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July 10, 2025
Il Governo Trump rischia di trovarsi davanti ad un bivio che per il diritto internazionale potrebbe rappresentare un problema ulteriore Segue nostro Telegram. La cittadinanza per nascita come principio costituzionale Nelle recenti analisi del...