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VA’A MEDAL BOOSTS TEAM PNG’S MEDAL TALLY AT PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 2, 2025
Team PNG added another medal to their tally on Day 2 (1st July) of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, thanks to a strong performance in Va’a. The Men’s V6 500m crew claimed bronze with a time of 1 minute 53.24 seconds, finishing behind gold...
Royal Caribbean Reveals Pricing for New Beach Club as Bookings Open
Cruise Hive
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July 1, 2025
Royal Caribbean guests sailing to Nassau can now plan a very exclusive and luxurious day at the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, slated to open in late December 2025. Bookings have now opened for the new beachfront property with a variety of...
How far Nigeria don reach to change Donald Trump ban bifor di 60 days deadline?
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Recently, President Donald Trump administration don announce say dem go soon enforce rules wey go block citizens from Nigeria, Ghana and 34 oda nations from entering di United States, even if dem get valid visa or to stay back afta di 60 days...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Debuts in Palau
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - The inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania officially tips off today. This landmark event marks a significant step forward for youth FIBA 3x3 basketball in the region, offering a direct pathway to international...
Why so many reality stars can't resist a jailbird - as Shaughna Phillips falls pregnant despite boyfriend's 9-year cocaine sentence and Ferne McCann's acid attacker ex strikes up romance with a Love Islander from behind bars
Daily Mail
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June 28, 2025
From the bikini-clad starlets of Love Island to the glamorous Essex girls of TOWIE, being a reality star is intrinsically linked with a certain brand of fake tanned, plump-lipped glamour. That sheen of minor celebrity, however, is rather dampened...
Craving Paradise? These Are the 30 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
AOL
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The 30 Beautiful Beaches in the World Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
Palau welcomes the Pacific
NBC PNG
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Team PNG Flag Bearers Josh Tarere and Thelma Toua at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games with Team PNG Chef De Mission Kinivanagi Karo (left) (Image: Team PNG) In a spectacular opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games last...
Family & kids events this July in North Cook County
North Cook News - Illinois
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June 29, 2025
Mike Driskell, Executive Director at Arlington Heights Memorial Library | Arlington Heights Memorial Library websiteMike Driskell, Executive Director at Arlington Heights Memorial Library | Arlington Heights Memorial Library website The following...
TEAM PNG U23 3X3 BOUND FOR PALAU MINI PAC-GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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June 27, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Under-23 Men’s and Women’s 3×3 Basketball Teams have left our shores for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau along with Team PNG. The national squads will represent PNG in both the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2025 and...
Saudi prince abandons Panathinaikos football club buyout
The National News
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Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced Saturday that he is abandoning plans to buyout financially-troubled Panathinaikos. The prince said he made the move after the Athens team's shareholders rejected "a very...
U23 men, 3x3teams leave for Palau
The National
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THE Basketball Federation of Papua New Guinea yesterday bid farewell to the national Under-23 men and women 3×3 basketball teams that left last night for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. The teams will compete in both the FIBA 3×3 Youth...
'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Photo: AFP The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. In their latest Pacific update, released 17 June, they argue for more employment of women to help the economy amidst global economic uncertainty,...
The neighbour market
The Monthly
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I realised too late that the front door was open. I should have called out and let myself in. Instead, I rang the bell, forcing Kitione Waqanisau to labour his way up the hallway on crutches. Kiti, as he likes to be called, guided me to the lounge...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – June 20 – June 26, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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June 28, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Yoga gains ground behind bars in New Zealand
RNZ
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June 27, 2025
While only a handful of prisons offer in-person yoga classes, video sessions are available in all 18 facilities across the country. Photo: Supplied Some of New Zealand's toughest inmates are turning to yoga behind bars - part of a growing effort...
UAE food producer aims to cut energy and water use under high-tech partnership
The National News
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A leading UAE food producer is embracing innovation in agriculture after joining forces with an enterprising Finnish technology company in an effort to slash energy and water consumption in its operations and create more nutritious meals. Al Ain...
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 24 June
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Isoa Nasilasila with fans after the Fijian Drua defeated the Reds in Suva on Saturday. Photo: Fijian Drua Rugby Fijian Drua player Isoa Nasilasila has re-signed with the franchise for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition. The Nadi-based club...
Palau signs Landmark Security MOU with 12 Pacific Nations for Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The Republic of Palau has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 12 Pacific Island nations to enhance regional security cooperation during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games (PMG), marking...
Kulas aim for title at home
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
After coming close twice before, the Fiji Kulas national women’s football team know that winning the OFC Women’s Nations Cup this time won’t just take skill, it will take focus and resilience under the pressure of a home crowd. Head coach Angeline...