Journalists Association of Samoa President criticises strict CHOGM media guidelines
The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS), Lagi Keresoma, has expressed disappointment over the stringent media guidelines announced by the Commonwealth Heads...
Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective
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Tuvaluans prepare for life in Australia as rising tides swallow their country
Kuata Taumaheke has her hopes set on a new beginning in Australia.
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Enabling Niue to access climate finance
Accessing climate finance to help build a resilient Niue is at the core of ongoing work by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...
A slap across the face of media freedom
Editorial by Samoa Observer
The Samoa government’s attempt to control the media for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is a slap across the face...
Media restrictions at CHOGM in Samoa
In an unexpected move, the Samoa Government announced media restrictions during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October on Wednesday.
State media outlets...
‘Ecocide’ did not kill remote Pacific islanders, DNA analysis finds
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Flying Fijians coach Byrne impressed with team’s fitness
Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne has expressed confidence in his squad’s defensive capabilities as they prepare to face the USA in the Pacific Nations...
Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Semi-Final preview
After three compelling rounds of pool action played in six different countries, the concluding two weekends of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup...
U.S-Pacific Partnership Act clears House
The U.S House of representatives passed a measure aimed at increasing U.S engagement with Pacific partners on Monday.
The House Resolution 7159, also known as...
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Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining
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U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty.
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