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Micronesian Island Forum or Second Island Chain Alliance?
The Pacific Island Times
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July 9, 2025
These Islands By Robert Underwood Pacific island nations and territories like to discuss the Blue Continent and give dramatic visions about a Pacific future based on island wisdom, traditions and connections. Despite the diversity of island forms,...
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
SecurityBrief
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July 9, 2025
Trend Micro is increasing its investment in the Pacific Islands after reporting 150% growth in the region during the last three years. The company's enhanced commitment follows its inaugural World Tour event in Suva, Fiji, where senior government...
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands battle it out for OFC Women’s Nations Cup round 2 (Group B)
Islands Business
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July 9, 2025
After a successful first round of competition, Fiji came out strong against a spirited Tonga side. Fiji had a close win against Solomon Islands in round 1 while Tonga lost to Vanuatu. Fiji’s first goal came from a sensational header by Cema Nasau...
Pack your skis and fly return to Queenstown for just $500
Nine
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July 9, 2025
Nine may receive a commission when you buy from links on our site. Virgin Australia has launched a massive sale on both domestic and international flights, making it the perfect time to plan your next escape. They've slashed flight costs, with...
Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolutionary violence in return....
Passengers clap and cheer as young woman is hauled off Jetstar flight from Vanuatu after alleged vile act in mid-air
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Passengers on a Jetstar flight celebrated as a young woman was marched off the plane for allegedly vaping mid-air and mocking the families who complained. The Sydney-bound flight had just landed from Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Saturday night when...
Fiji Trade and Investment Review 2025 launched
Islands Business
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July 9, 2025
A fierce Melanesian battle throughout the game as Vanuatu and Solomon Islands met in round of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Suva. This is round 2 of the competition as the teams raised the intensity for the competition. It was an evenly hard...
Visa free Pacific-Australia travel is the next logical step in the relationship
The Interpreter
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July 9, 2025
On my first visit to Vanuatu, I spent a week on the island of Pentecost. Among its many colourful inhabitants was a 30-something teacher from the United Kingdom, who’d made his way there on holiday and never left. He’d married, settled into island...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 6: Fiji Finish Top of Both Tables Headed into Semi-Finals
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - With the semi-finals of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania just around the corner, every team came out with a point to prove at Stop 6. Teams were particularly hungry in the men’s competition, with the first-place spot...
Trend Micro bolsters pacific commitment as regional cyber landscape shifts
iTWire
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July 9, 2025
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, is cementing its commitment to the Pacific Islands, building on strong public sector partnerships and rising demand for cyber resilience. The announcement follows the company’s inaugural...
Cultural empowerment and representation in New York
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 9, 2025
Four representatives from BYU–Hawaii’s Pacific studies program—two students and two faculty members—participated in the 37th Annual National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), held May 27–31, 2025 at New York City. Lusila Leali’i E’e, a...
Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts Initiative Returns | A Growing Regional Response To Paediatric Cardiac Care In The Pacific
Scoop
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Photo/Supplied The Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts initiative will return for it’s second year to continue delivering life-saving cardiac surgeries to children across the Pacific, including, for the first time, patients from Tonga. Children are...
Tonga claims shot put gold as 2025 Pacific Mini Games draw to a close
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
Tu'utafaiva, 28, is mentored by former world and Olympic Games champion Valerie Adams, and recorded a throw of 14.76 metres to claim top spot. Photo: Facebook / Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee Tonga's Ata Ma'ama Tu'utafaiva...
Kiwi and Aussie cycle, ski and hike the length of NZ to fundraise
1News
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Travelling the length of the country is by no means new, but two men are on a journey to cycle, ski and hike from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. Kiwi Laurence Mote and Australian Huw Kingston are only a quarter of a...
Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
President Whipps presenting a medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Plaau. 1 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small,...
Solomons keep semi-final hopes alive with win over Vanuatu
Solomon Star
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July 8, 2025
The Solomon Islands National Women’s Football Team kept their 2025 OFC Nations Cup semi-final hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Vanuatu on Tuesday, July 8. Knowing a loss could end their campaign, the Solomon Islands started brightly...
Pacific Mini Games: Tahiti's gold rush continues with two days to go
RNZ
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July 7, 2025
Deotille Videau, 16, during a medal presentation after winning her seventh gold medal for Tahiti. Photo: ONOC / The Reporters Academy Tahiti's Salome De Barthez de Marmorieres claimed the first gold of day seven of the Pacific Mini Games on Monday...
Athletes enjoy Palauan hospitality on Rest Day during Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— Sunday was a day of rest and celebration for athletes from the 23 Pacific Island nations and territories competing in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. As part of Palau’s cultural program, each of Palau’s...
The Pacific Pivot is dead; welcome to the Fluid Indo-Pacific
The Pacific Island Times
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July 8, 2025
Pacific Reflections By Gabriel McCoard I’ve always been struck by how much people from other nations understand American domestic politics. Who’s running for president is always obvious, but even domestic politics seizes outsized attention....
Solomon Islands Claim First Victory At OFC Women’s Nations Cup With Gritty Win Over Vanuatu
Scoop
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Vanuatu were the aggressors for much of the match, but two defensive mistakes forced by Madeline Arukau, propelled the Solomon Islands towards three points. After suffering defeat to Fiji in their opening match, the Solomon Islands knew that...