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Oman Hosts Asia/East Asia-Pacific T20 Qualifier for World Cup 2024
Al-Amarat, Oman — The T20 qualifying drama unfolds as nine teams compete for three spots in the 2024 T20 World Cup at the Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman, which kicks off from October 8-17. This year’s tournament holds significant...
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Kamikamica to captain Fiji Bati at Pacific Championships
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Melbourne Storm star Tui Kamikamica is set to lead the Vodafone Fiji Bati at this year's Pacific Championships. According to NRL, the forward is desperate to bury the pain of last week's NRL Grand Final defeat as the Bati chase victories over...
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Public consultation: Proposed data collection approach and content for the census
Stats NZ is seeking feedback on the information to be collected for the next census. About this consultation This consultation shares our current thinking for the next census and invites your feedback on the proposed data collection approach and...
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The European Union and the Pacific Community boost border security in Marshall Islands with advanced X-Ray technology
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Photo: European Union Ambassador Barbara Plinkert and Marshall Islands Minister Anthony Muller, key handover of the Airport X-ray machine The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has received a state-of-the-art X-ray machine to reinforce border...
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How to watch Papua New Guinea vs Fiji on 9Now — it's *FREE*
The Pacific Championships continue this weekend, and Papua New Guinea face off against Fiji to decide who finishes top of Pacific Bowl. Both sides have defeat Cook Islands, but who will come out on top this Saturday. Read on, and we'll show you...
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Fiji confirm squad for Pacific Championships
Fiji have confirmed their squad for the Pacific Championships, with a number of key names missing from the outfit. While it was already confirmed Apisai Koroisau would be missing from the side, it has now also been revealed that Viliame Kikau,...
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Fiji cop major blow as Canterbury star Viliame Kikau will miss Pacific Championships
Fiji’s preparations for the Pacific Championships have taken a hit, with powerhouse forward Viliame Kikau ruled out of the tournament. The Canterbury Bulldogs star joins a growing list of absentees, including captain Apisai Koroisau and winger...
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Fair Recruitment At The Heart Of Sustainable Reintegration
Press Release – PACER Plus Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka said his government is honoured to host the regional meeting. Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting 2025 To Convene In Honiara...
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News The Guardian ‘Humanitarian’ visa must be created for Pacific Islanders displaced by climate crisis, experts say
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Climate and migration experts are calling for urgent action to create legal pathways for people displaced by the climate crisis, as a new report highlights the scale of the problem across the Pacific. Research by Amnesty International released on...
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New Travel Guide for American Samoa marks major leap for local Tourism
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of the American Samoa Pocket Guide, a comprehensive online travel guide created for the U.S. territory. With more than 160 articles...
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20-member Fiji Bati squad named for Pacific Championships
[Source: FNRL/ Facebook] The Fiji National Rugby League has named its 20-member Fiji Bati squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships, with powerhouse forward Tui Kamikamica set to lead the side once again. Kamikamica, who plies his trade with...
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Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on his political career
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily...
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On Road to Belem, Pacific countries raise their voice on 1.5…
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Pacific countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, described as a “ticking time bomb”, have vowed that their One Pacific Voice on keeping 1.5 alive, is heard loud and clear at the Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...
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CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER READERS NAME PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES 'BEST SMALL CRUISE' FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2025 -- For the second year in a row, Paul Gauguin Cruises has been voted Best Small Cruise in Condé Nast Traveler's2025 Readers' Choice Awards. French Polynesia's destination expert received the top honor based on more than...
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All the squad lists for the Pacific Championships
The NRL season has run its course with Brisbane ending a 19-year premiership drought in dramatic fashion during their win over Melbourne in the grand final. However, rugby league still has plenty to offer this year with the Pacific Cup and Pacific...
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What space ambitions does the Pacific have?
Space travel and space exploration are not generally associated with the Pacific, but a small delegation from the islands was present at the recent International Astronautical Congress in Sydney. It's classed as the world's premier global space...
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Palestine and the Pacific
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Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel? By Nic Maclellan Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka declared that “the people of Fiji share a very close...
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League: Tonga names star-studded men's and women's teams for Pacific Championships
Tonga and Jason Taumalolo against New Zealand during the Pacific Championships last year. Photo: Facebook / Tonga Rugby League Tonga Rugby League (TRL) is calling on all Tongans to unite behind their national teams named to compete in the upcoming...
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WHP steps up fight against tobacco use in Western Pacific
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Governments in the Western Pacific have made progress in advancing their tobacco control laws and expanding smoke-free environments. The sale of e-cigarettes, for example, is banned in 10 countries in the region,...
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Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi: Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career
Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily the leadership, but to...
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