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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nations reap benefits from BRI projects

Nicaraguan Ambassador to China Michael Campbell has been a keen advocate for the Belt and Road Initiative, which was proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013. "Nicaragua is a part of China's emblematic cooperation programs such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative," he told China Daily. Jointly building the Belt and Road is "a major …

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4 weeks ago

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa

China Daily

President Xi Jinping meets with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday. China's assistance to Pacific island countries comes with no political strings attached, it is not imposed on others, and it does not involve empty promises, he emphasized. He said that in dealing with relations with Pacific island countries, China adheres to the principle of "four …

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4 weeks ago

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa

China Daily

President Xi Jinping meets with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday. China's assistance to Pacific island countries comes with no political strings attached, it is not imposed on others, and it does not involve empty promises, he emphasized. He said that in dealing with relations with Pacific island countries, China adheres to the principle of "four …

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4 weeks ago

Nation ready to expand cooperation with Samoa

China Daily

President Xi Jinping meets with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday. China's assistance to Pacific island countries comes with no political strings attached, it is not imposed on others, and it does not involve empty promises, he emphasized. He said that in dealing with relations with Pacific island countries, China adheres to the principle of "four …

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1 month ago

It is time to support Pacific Ocean stewards

Al Jazeera

Pacific Island nations are taking the initiative to protect their waters from the impact of climate change, but they cannot do it alone. The sustainable industrial fisheries in the western and central Pacific Ocean, which provide over half of the world’s tuna catch, are starting to collapse as tuna populations are moving east. Across the Pacific, countries like Niue, Fiji, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Tonga's Pacific Championships success raises questions about International Rugby League's tier system

ABC

For decades, there was an understood hierarchy in men's rugby league that went something like: Australia, New Zealand, England, a bit of daylight, then everyone else. Australia, England and New Zealand are currently the only federations in International Rugby League's Tier 1. 2023/24 Origin players eligible for Tonga or Samoa Samoa: Stephen Crichton, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Payne Haas, Spencer Leniu *, …

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Pacific Championship five quick hits: Tonga go the distance and Test rookies stand tall as Parramatta turns red

ABC

The rugby league season has officially come to a close and Australia will reign as kings of the Pacific after downing Tonga 20-14 to cap off a bumper quadruple header at Western Sydney Stadium. With Samoa and Australia claiming the honours in the women's matches and New Zealand running out big winners over Papua New Guinea in the final match …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why the Pacific Championship final is Tonga's arrival at Test football's final frontier

ABC

Tonga making their first major international final is cause for celebration, so it's a good thing Tonga do that better than just about anyone else. The only one bigger than this is the World Cup which, for all their talent and passion, might never make it Tonga — England and New Zealand both have close to a century's head start …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

England outclass Samoa to seal series victory at Headingley

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fight against cervical cancer receives major boost from record donation, as Pacific Island nations ramp up screening

ABC

It's the single largest cause of cancer-related death for Pacific women — so prevalent that one health expert says it impacts "everyone that you speak to" in the region. Vanessa Price, senior program manager at the Kirby Institute's Asia and Pacific Health program, said cervical cancer was a leading cause of death in the region despite being preventable. "This generous …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Albanese welcomed by Samoa villagers before celebrating Pacific police initiative, as CHOGM meeting wraps up

ABC

Anthony Albanese has been mobbed by children in Samoa after being granted a chiefly title in the village of Satapuala, as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting wraps up in the Pacific island nation. Leaders mark first deployment of Pacific Police Support Group After the visit, Mr Albanese joined a host of Pacific leaders to mark the first deployment of …

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2 months ago

King Charles tells summit the past can’t be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

LA Times

Britain’s King Charles and Patricia Scotland, secretary-general of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, talk during the summit opening ceremony in Apia, Samoa, on Friday. The British monarch told leaders in Apia that he understood “the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate.” But Charles stopped short of mentioning financial reparations that some leaders at the event have …

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2 months ago

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Several Pacific island nations singled …

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2 months ago

Pacific nations pressure Australia, UK and Canada over climate record

ABC

Several Pacific island nations are ramping up pressure on Australia over climate change during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, declaring that Canberra must phase out fossil fuel exports to help ensure their survival. Tuvalu's prime minister, Feleti Teo, joined senior officials from Vanuatu and Fiji to launch a new report by the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative …

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2 months ago

Guam, American Samoa Upgraded to Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum

The Diplomat

When the leaders of the 18 members of Pacific Island Forum convened in Tonga in late August, one central agenda item was the status of Guam and American Samoa. The Pacific has increasingly become a space of geopolitical competition – with China more active in the region – and this means that Washington has a keen interest in having greater …

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2 months ago

Pacific Island Takes Center Stage at CHOGM, While Brics Embraces Economic Diplomacy

Firstpost

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa and the Brics Summit in Kazan showcased different approaches and goals, reflecting how countries are choosing various strategies to adapt to the changing global landscape. CHOGM focused on resilience and climate action, while Brics emphasized economic strength and independence. Both summits addressed critical global issues, but they approached them from different …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Samoa warns of 'highly probable' oil spill from New Zealand navy ship that sank and caught fire

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Japan reaches Pacific Nations Cup final after record win over Samoa

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan beat Samoa by a record 49-27 in an entertaining Pacific Nations Cup semifinal at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium on Sunday. Lee’s visionary pass then set free wing Malo Tuitama, who was stopped in front of the tryline by Samoa debutant Elisapeta Alofipo. Two Rodney Iona penalties closed the gap to 21-13 and Samoa flanker Izaiha Moore-Aiono was …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Samoa envoy praises China's role in clean energy transition

China Daily

Luamanuvae Albert Mariner China has much to offer Samoa and other small island countries in the transition to clean energy and infrastructure, said Samoa's ambassador to China. "China's leadership in clean energy development and potential partnerships with Samoa and other small island states could significantly address the climate crisis and contribute to saving our planet," Luamanuvae Albert Mariner told China …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says

Associated Press

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable Pacific island nations, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world, highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacific Island nations owe 'astronomical' debts to China. Can they repay?

ABC

It wasn't long ago that rain would stop Martha Kapalu from travelling to the southern reaches of her island in Vanuatu. A $30 million budget lifeline from Australia has also helped by funding public services, giving Tonga's government financial breathing space to make debt repayments to China, Mr Duke says. Mr Duke said the money Pacific Island nations owed to …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Samoa’s Olympic boxing coach dies in athletes’ village at Paris Games

New York Times

Follow live coverage of day five of the 2024 Paris Olympics, including dedicated basketball, swimming, and soccer coverage Lionel Fatu Elika, the national boxing coach of Samoa, died Friday at the Paris Olympics, the International Boxing Association announced Saturday. Samoa’s lone boxer at the Games, heavyweight Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali, said on Facebook that Elika “was a kind and generous coach, not …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

The Pacific Island athletes at the Paris Olympics and when you can watch them

ABC

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will officially begin with Saturday morning's opening ceremony, although some athletes, including the rugby sevens, have already taken to the field. Marshall Islands Mathlynn Sasser - Weightlifting: Women's 59kg* Competes on Thursday 8th August at 11pm Ranked 12th in the world Philip Kinono - Aquatics: Swimming, Men's 50m freestyle Competes on Thursday 1st August at …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Italy wins on its first visit to Tonga to end drought in South Pacific islands

Associated Press

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Italy finally won a rugby test in the South Pacific islands when it beat Tonga 36-14 on its first visit to Nuku’alofa on Friday. The Italians were able to move the ball wider than they did in the loss to Samoa a week ago, and their pressure and scrum earned them five tries to two against a …

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It is time to support Pacific Ocean stewards

Tonga's Pacific Championships success raises questions about International Rugby League's tier system

Pacific Championship five quick hits: Tonga go the distance and Test rookies stand tall as Parramatta turns red

Why the Pacific Championship final is Tonga's arrival at Test football's final frontier

England outclass Samoa to seal series victory at Headingley

Fight against cervical cancer receives major boost from record donation, as Pacific Island nations ramp up screening

Albanese welcomed by Samoa villagers before celebrating Pacific police initiative, as CHOGM meeting wraps up

King Charles tells summit the past can’t be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Pacific nations pressure Australia, UK and Canada over climate record

Guam, American Samoa Upgraded to Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Island Takes Center Stage at CHOGM, While Brics Embraces Economic Diplomacy

Samoa warns of 'highly probable' oil spill from New Zealand navy ship that sank and caught fire

Japan reaches Pacific Nations Cup final after record win over Samoa

Samoa envoy praises China's role in clean energy transition

The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says

Pacific Island nations owe 'astronomical' debts to China. Can they repay?

Samoa’s Olympic boxing coach dies in athletes’ village at Paris Games

The Pacific Island athletes at the Paris Olympics and when you can watch them

Italy wins on its first visit to Tonga to end drought in South Pacific islands