Samoa’s Tulsi Gabbard heads U.S. intelligence

United States President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former congresswoman and Samoan, Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of National

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Look not at the scores but the scores of girls we inspire: Albert

Orchids captain Elsie Albert is adamant the tale of her nation’s Pacific Championships campaign lies not in the results but in the enormous impact it will have on aspiring youngsters back

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Protecting the children left behind

A report looking at the impact of labour mobility schemes on children in four Pacific nations has found that while the remittances they generate are critical in supporting families, the schemes are placing physical and

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Green skills, wellness, and digital proficiency

As Pacific Island nations navigate rapid economic changes, the demand for “green skills” is on the

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Pacific women coaches excel in world rugby

World Rugby in partnership with leading global insurance brokerage firm, Gallagher, selected two coaches from the Pacific for the Gallagher High Performance

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CHOGM: Nations should keep their maritime boundaries

Commonwealth nations have agreed Saturday that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain fixed even if climate change causes small island states to be

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Commonwealth Investment Plan unveiled

Commonwealth leaders gathered for a side event in Apia, Samoa to unveil the Commonwealth Investment Action

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Commonwealth leaders and climate experts call for additional climate finance

The 2024 Commonwealth Climate Breakfast this year focused on building consensus for climate finance targets in the run-up to COP

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Pacific island Niue wants seat at Commonwealth leaders’ table

The Pacific Island state is excluded from this week's Commonwealth leaders meeting, and its prime minister wants change.

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Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind

Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls.

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Youthful resilience will be Commonwealth core strength in coming years, Samoa summit declares

The vibrant colours and rich Samoan culture filled the room as the 13th Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) opened in Apia, Samoa

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Important milestones at CHOGM

More than 4,000 delegates and leaders from 56 Commonwealth countries will gather in Apia, this week for the bi-annual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

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“This is our chance,” says Samoa PM Fiame

Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa views the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) as a unique opportunity for the small island nation to highlight its rich

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Pacific Championships Standings & Judiciary

The Kangaroos can secure a place in the Pacific Cup final by avenging last year's loss to New Zealand next

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Opinion: Samoa rolls out red carpet for post-colonial family function

When Commonwealth heads of government gather in Samoa next week it will be their first in the Pacific islands region and the first time with a British

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Opinion: A CHOGM Rorschach Test

Heads of state and senior representatives from all 56 Commonwealth countries will converge in Apia, Samoa next week for the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, known as CHOGM. According to the

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Island nations to lead ocean protection conference in Samoa

The upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, or CHOGM, set to take place in Samoa from 21 – 26 October, is a significant moment for the

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‘We could’ve had 75 body bags’: HMNZS Manawanui sinking

An investigation into the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui will “get to the nub” of what happened when the ship

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‘Not sitting on our laurels’, says Pacific Ocean Commissioner Manoni

Pacific Ocean Commissioner Filimon Manoni asserts that Pacific Island countries and territories have not been “sitting on our laurels” when stewarding the health and protection of the region's vast ocean and marine

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No oil spill, assures acting Samoa PM

Acting Samoan Prime Minister, Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, says there is no evidence of oil spillage in the area where the New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manwanui

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HMNZS Manawanui crew and passengers rescued after ship runs aground in Samoa

A power outage may have caused a Royal New Zealand Navy ship to run aground on a reef off the coast of

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Manu Samoa Head Coach suspended following criminal charges

Lakapi Samoa has suspended Manu Samoa Head Coach – Mase Mahonri Schwalger, effective

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Pacific utilities advised to set strategic planning to gain savings from renewable energy investments

Renewable energy can bring cost savings for Pacific utilities, but achieving these benefits requires strategic

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Manu Samoa head coach faces sexual and indecent assault allegations

Manu Samoa head coach Mase Mahonri Schwalger faces sexually related charges after two complainants filed allegations against

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