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Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
A supporter of Israel holds an Israeli flag in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on 8 October. Photo: JULIA NIKHINSON / AFP Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear: most Pacific governments continue to align...
Pacific governments can improve state owned enterprises
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 25, 2025
Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according to a policy brief published on...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 closes with champions crowned
Samoa News
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July 14, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, hosted from June 30 to July 5, with final matches played on July 6 after weather-related delays....
Home Reef volcano (Tonga) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 18 June-24 June 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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June 25, 2025
Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Tonga Geological Services reported that unrest at Home Reef continued during 7-21 June. Discolored water around the island was visible in both 16 and 21 June clear satellite images. A steam plume was visible in...
Communities Can’t Foot The Bill For Climate Crisis
Business Scoop
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Press Release – Te Pati Maori The corporations who are fuelling the climate crisis should be the ones paying for adaptation and recovery its not the communitys fault that their houses are flooded, why should they have to pay? Te Pāti Māori sends...
‘Voyage to Zero’ | Shipping company launches new program
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
Swire Shipping launched its Voyage to Zero carbon insetting program onboard its MV Apia Chief vessel in Suva last week. Carbon insetting allows companies to reduce their carbon footprint by investing in emissions reduction or carbon removal...
EXERCISE TALISMAN SABRE TO BE CONDUCTED IN PNG FOR THE FIRST TIME
EMTV
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July 15, 2025
For the first time, over 35, 000 military personal will be arriving in the shores of Papua New Guinea. The military personal will be taking part in the Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The exercise...
Taxing the world’s most generous givers
The Interpreter
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July 14, 2025
Remittances are more than just financial transactions, they are a lifeline for millions of families, a catalyst for economic empowerment, and a key driver of sustainable development. So, it is concerning to see these international transfers put at...
Former PM Sovaleni demands answers over health system cyber attack
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 23, 2025
The former prime minister, Hon Siaosi Sovaleni, has urged urgent government accountability following last week’s cyber attack on the Ministry of Health’s National Health Information System (NHIS), which remains offline. Sovaleni raised concerns in...
Letter to Prime Minister Carney: Canada's Position on Deep Sea Mining
MiningWatch Canada
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The following letter was sent to Prime Minister Marc Carney by 20 Canadian and international civil society organizations, coalitions, and unions, including MiningWatch Canada. The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada...
King Tupou VI inaugurates Lapaha wind farm
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 14, 2025
King Tupou VI yesterday officially opened Tonga’s largest wind farm in Lapaha. His Majesty King Tupou VI yesterday presided over the commissioning of Tonga’s largest wind farm at Lapaha, Tongatapu, marking a major step forward in the nation’s...
Japan aims to double number of military aid recipients this year
Japan Times
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June 23, 2025
Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tonga, East Timor and Papua New Guinea are expected to become the newest recipients of Japanese military aid as Tokyo looks to double the number of countries involved in its official security assistance (OSA) program this...
High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
Waatea News
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Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area—from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece of...
High Court rules in favour of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
Waatea News
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June 23, 2025
Role Funding: pijf-0044 Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga has been granted Customary Marine Title over a large part of their coastal area – from Kukutauaki to the Rangitīkei River. The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is a landmark piece...
A GOOD HEART THAT WILL NEVER BE APPRECIATED: The Painful Past – Political Persecution and National Trauma
Zambian Observer
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June 22, 2025
By R. Chikanya. A GOOD HEART THAT WILL NEVER BE APPRECIATED The Painful Past – Political Persecution and National Trauma. In the political history of Zambia, no man has endured more undeserved suffering, vilification, and persecution than...
I never believed my child would one day have a birth certificate – Binga villager says in salute to ongoing remote registration blitz
New Zimbabwe
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July 15, 2025
By Leopold Munhende recently in Binga WITH his wife seated on the carrier and their one-year-old son on her back, Honest Mudenda (28) cycled 10 kilometres on a perry bike to register a birth certificate last Wednesday, a two-hour ride through...
Health minister leads 11th International Yoga Day celebration in Nuku’alofa
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 22, 2025
Around 60 participants gathered at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel in Nuku’alofa on Saturday 21 June to mark International Yoga Day. The event, themed “One Earth, One Health,” was jointly organised by the Indian High Commission, Fiji’s...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Backs Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Tonga
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 20, 2025
The Pacific’s marine wildlife—majestic whales, playful dolphins, and graceful sea turtles—draws thousands of visitors each year to its pristine shores. But with growing popularity comes greater responsibility. Recognising the need to protect these...
NZ grants Tongan lesbian refugee status over persecution fears
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 18, 2025
A Tongan woman has been granted refugee status in New Zealand over fears of persecution due to her sexual orientation. A recent decision by New Zealand’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal has recognised the woman, identified only as “EU...
A 5.0‑magnitude quake felt in Tonga, no tsunami threat
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 19, 2025
A magnitude‑5.0 earthquake hit near Tonga at 3.40 pm today, centred east of Tongatapu. The Tonga Meteorological Centre reported the quake struck at a depth of 88 km, with its epicentre located about 77 km east of Tongatapu and 62 km northwest of...