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A Storm in a Teacup: Kiribati, New Zealand, and a Misunderstanding Over Diplomacy
iKiribati Minister provides insights to the recent media storm surrounding that missed meeting Opinion by Ruth Cross Kwansing, Minister of Women, Youth, Sport & Social Affairs, Government of Kiribati TARAWA, Kiribati: We were polarized by America in the past week, but in the same way that a windscreen wiper distracts… Listen ⇢
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FSM Embassy Issues Urgent Advisory for Citizens in the United States Amid New Immigration Policies
By Hans T Foliaki Washington, D.C. : The Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in Washington, D.C., has issued two public bulletins addressing the concerns of FSM citizens residing in the United States following recent immigration-related executive orders by the new U.S. administration. The announcements, issued on January… Listen ⇢
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Seleagaia Toluiva Keneti, breaking gender barriers in rugby
APIA, Samoa – Seleagaia Toluiva Keneti, has been appointed Rugby National Development Manager at Lakapi Samoa, marking a significant milestone in her career and a testament to her tireless dedication to the sport. Toluiva’s work has not only advanced rugby in Samoa but has also championed safeguarding and gender equality,… Listen ⇢
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Nauru Chess Federation Hosts Tournament for Independence Day Celebrations
YAREN, Nauru – The Nauru Chess Federation celebrated the nation’s 57th Independence Day with a chess tournament held on Saturday, January 18, at the Nauru College school compound. The event, organized as part of the national festivities, featured preliminary rounds for individual players, with the finals scheduled for the following… Listen ⇢
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Guest Comment: A Parliament for the People
By Liva Seiuli, Samoan Political Commentator This morning, the Speaker of the House took a stand—firm, resolute, and grounded in the principles of democracy. His opening remarks cut through the fog of political chaos like a beacon of clarity, reminding everyone in that chamber of a simple truth: this is… Listen ⇢
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Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa maintains her Leadership
APIA, Samoa — Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa has retained her seat as Samoa’s Speaker of the House, Papaliʻi Liʻo Taeu Masipau, rejected calls from her own Party to remove her and several other MPs. The turmoil within Samoa’s ruling Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party stems… Listen ⇢
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Samoan Journalists Face Unprecedented Online Threats, Sparks Regional and International Outcry
By Losa Huntington, The New Atoll APIA, Samoa: Samoa’s press freedom is under attack as journalists covering the nation’s ongoing political crisis face escalating online harassment and threats, primarily through Facebook. This alarming development, highlighted in a statement by the Samoa Alliance of Media Practitioners for Development (SAMPOD), has drawn… Listen ⇢
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Pacific Islands Forum and Palau Sign Host Agreement for Ocean Commissioner Office
KOROR, Palau — The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Government of Palau signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on January 17, 2025, to establish the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) in Palau. The agreement was finalized in Koror after the inauguration of Palau’s President, Surangel Whipps Jr.… Listen ⇢
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Ni-Vanuatu Journalist Doddy Morris Balances Grief and Duty in the Aftermath of Earthquake
PORT VILA, Vanuatu : For Doddy Morris, a journalist with the Vanuatu Daily Post, the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, was more than just a story—it was a personal tragedy. Amid the chaos, Morris learned his brother, an Anglican Priest had died. “My mom called… Listen ⇢
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