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I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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June 27, 2025
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete in 12 sports. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 There is a buzz in the air as athletes and team officials have started arriving in Koror,...
League versus union: Australia’s rugby diplomacy needs a game plan
The Interpreter
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July 7, 2025
As sure as night follows day, Australia finds itself drawn into strategic competition with China in the Pacific – this time in a domain entirely of its own design. News broke last week that the governments of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa are preparing to...
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...
Tahiti extends lead on Day 7 of Pacific Mini Games 2025; Athletes push limits for country and glory
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — With one day remaining in the Pacific Mini Games 2025, Tahiti has extended its dominant lead in the overall medal standings, closing Day 7 with a commanding 59 gold medals. Photos below capture the grit, passion, and unity of...
Why private islands are the hottest trend in cruising right now
USA Today - Virginia
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Cruise lines are heavily investing in private islands to enhance their offerings and control the guest experience. These destinations offer exclusive amenities and activities, often for an additional charge, supplementing onboard experiences. The...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
Tea, cricket and a very good wicket
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 24, 2025
The Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea and Special Envoy to the Pacific and Regional Affairs, His Excellency Mr Ewen McDonald, hosted an afternoon tea reception this week to celebrate the inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket...
SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 6, 2025
For the first time in Pacific Games history, every national team participating in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau is supported by a dedicated safeguarding officer. This proactive move, led by the Pacific Games Council, signals a regional...
Lewas crowned queens of PacificAus cricket
The National
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THE Papua New Guinea Lewas were crowned champions of the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational after a commanding 94-run victory over Samoa in the final round, held on Saturday at Amini Park, National Capital District. The six-day tournament...
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 4 July
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Christian Lio-Willie. Photo: John Cowpland / action press Rugby Christian Lio-Willie will make his debut for the All Blacks when the team meets France in Dunedin on Saturday in the first of three test matches. The Crusaders number eight, who is of...
PNG Lewas win tournament
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 24, 2025
The Papua New Guinea Lewas are the champions of the PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational. PNG finished on top of the ladder after their 94-run win over Samoa in the final round of the tournament on Saturday at the Amini Park in Port Moresby....
Emirati acting pioneer Raziqa Al Taresh dies aged 71
The National News
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Artists from across the Gulf have been paying tribute to Emirati stage and screen actress Raziqa Al Taresh, who has died aged 71. Al Taresh rose to prominence from her role on the Emirati comedy show Ish’hafan in 1978. Since then, she has featured...
Anthony Albanese hosts Fijian prime minister at Wallabies test in Newcastle
The West Australian
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July 6, 2025
Anthony Albanese focused on diplomacy at home on Sunday, hosting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Newcastle for a Wallabies Test match against Fiji. Australia edged out Fiji 21-18 in front of a lively crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium....
Guam's baseball team advances to gold medal game at Pacific Mini Games
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s men’s baseball team is back in the gold medal game at the Pacific Mini Games after handling the Federated States of Micronesia, 10-6, Saturday afternoon in Palau. Guam's medal tally as of Sunday noon was nine, including two gold, three...
Mataliki coach disappointed over Fiji football training ground
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 5, 2025
Tonga’s Mataliki Coach Kilifi Uele openly shared his disappointment regarding the Bidesi park allocated to his team for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup training. This was raised during Wednesday’s press conference at the Fiji Football headquarters in...
New executive director Kate Bradbury has clear community-focused vision for South East Arts
About Regional
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July 5, 2025
South East Arts puts on the Headland Writers Festival at Tathra every year. Photo: Angi High. There has been a changing of the guard at South East Arts. After 16 years at the helm, executive director Andrew Gray passed the torch to Kate Bradbury...
PNG LEWAS CRUSH SAMOA BY 94 RUNS
PNG Haus Bung
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June 21, 2025
The PNG Lewas capped off their PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Samoa Women in the final match of the tournament at Amini Park on Saturday afternoon. Batting first, the Lewas posted an imposing...
Business class on this plane is so bad, even the crew hates it
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 4, 2025
Low rent I can empathise with your reader who felt deceived by Europcar at London Heathrow (Traveller Letters, June 21), as the same disreputable action happened to us on a trip to the UK. The friendly check-in person offered us a free upgrade...
Kulas stage comeback to edge Solomon Islands 3-2 in OFC Women's Nations Cup pool match
Fijivillage
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Kulas stage comeback to edge Solomon Islands 3-2 in OFC Women's Nations Cup pool match The Fiji Kulas made a strong comeback in the second half to beat the Solomon Islands 3-2 in an exciting first pool match of the OFC Women's Nations Cup. The...