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Boost for Fiji Kulas
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
With all their overseas stars finally assembled in camp, the Fiji Kulas believe they have their strongest squad yet to chase a historic FIFA Women’s World Cup place. The Fiji women’s senior football team are preparing for the OFC Women’s Nations...
Ambrym volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported ongoing unrest at Ambrym during the month. Webcam images recorded steam emissions rising from both Benbow and Marum craters during 7,...
Ambae volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported ongoing unrest at Ambae during the month. Steam and/or gas emissions from the active vents were visible in webcam images and photos taken...
Five gold for PNG weightlifting team
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
THE motivation to keep competing comes from her children, said a proud 41-year-old mum Dika Toua after winning Papua New Guinea’s first two gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau yesterday. AGE is just a number for Toua. “It’s just...
Gaua volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards (VMGD) reported that unrest continued at Gaua during the month. Steam and/or gas emissions from the vent were visible in satellite images during 9-10 and 17 June and...
Lopevi volcano (Vanuatu) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 June-1 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Volcano Discovery
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July 2, 2025
Wed, 2 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN On 27 June the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) reported that seismic data confirmed continuing unrest at Lopevi throughout June. Small fumarolic steam plumes were continuously emitted from the...
Group B Teams Finalise Preparations For OFC Women's Nations Cup
Scoop
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Thursday, 3 July 2025, 2:36 pm Press Release: OFC With eight overseas-based players in her squad, Fiji head coach Angeline Chua is confident her team has what it takes to lift the trophy at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, which kicks off...
Safe Water, Safe Care: A New Era For Vanuatu’s Healthcare Facilities
Scoop
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In Shefa and Torba Provinces, more than 13,000 people, including 5,000 children, will now have access to 10 healthcare facilities equipped with clean, safe, and climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. This vital upgrade...
Three incoming Vanuatu players for Lautoka
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Lautoka FA President Shalendra Prasad Lautoka FC are in process of signing three Vanuatu international players in the mid-season transfer window. The move aims to fill the void left by striker Saula Waqa, who has been stood down after testing...
PMG DAY 3: SANTOS LIFTS FIRST MEDALS FOR GUAM
GSPN
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July 2, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – In a super busy Day 3 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, Chloe Santos earned Guam’s first medals, one gold and two silvers in weightlifting at the Meyuns Sports Complex. Santos was well aware of her goal going into the...
PM Manele defends international engagements
Solomon Star
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his recent international engagements, during which he participated in three major forums from 4 to 25 June 2025. These included the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France; the OPEC Fund...
Coding Is No Longer Enough: Why Africa Needs AI Literacy In Every School (3)
Daily Guide
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July 2, 2025
But it’s not just about employment. AI literacy is also about citizenship in a digital age. Algorithms now determine access to credit, social services, public safety alerts, and even political messaging. Understanding how these systems work — and...
Day 2 at Pacific Mini Games: Guam still searches for first medal
Pacific Daily News
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Tahiti continued its dominance at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, with a 40 medal haul, including 23 gold, during Day 2. Guam continues to search for its first medal as of Day 2, based on the daily tally from the Pacific Games Council. Of 23...
Pacific news in brief for 2 July
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Sitiveni Rabuka met with Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Photo: Fiji Government Facebook Fiji/Australia - visit Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is leading a delegation on a high-level visit to Australia this...
SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 was a celebration of connection, culture, and collaboration. Held in Fiji, this year’s event welcomed media, buyers, and seller’s from across the globe — and many of them arrived thanks to the...
Royal Caribbean’s first Royal Beach Club now open for bookings
Eye Witness News
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July 1, 2025
MIAMI, FLORIDA: Vacationers can officially add the ultimate beach day to their bucket lists as Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for the first-of-its-kind beach club experience in The Bahamas. Combining the vibrant culture and beauty of The...
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...
Vanuatu Arts in Global Museum Collections
Art of the Ancestors
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Located in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu is situated east of New Guinea, northeast of New Caledonia, and south of the Solomon Islands. The archipelago is composed of four main islands surrounded by eighty smaller orbital isles. The...
PNG still a threat to Fiji
Fiji Sun
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July 4, 2025
PNG led 2-0 at halftime with two quick goals for Marie Kaipu while Samoa scored their lone goal to Xevani Salanoa. Papua New Guinea midfielder Michaelyre Butubu shields the ball away from Samoa’s Oteta Kitiona during their Group A clash of the OFC...
Education Ministry receives an increase in budget allocation
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
“We want to resolve this now, and that is why I am committed to dialogue.” That’s Emmanuel Tjibaou, president of the independence party Union Calédonienne (UC) and one of New Caledonia’s deputies in the French National Assembly. On Wednesday this...