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Pacific Tourism Organisation Backs Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing in Tonga
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 20, 2025
The Pacific’s marine wildlife—majestic whales, playful dolphins, and graceful sea turtles—draws thousands of visitors each year to its pristine shores. But with growing popularity comes greater responsibility. Recognising the need to protect these...
Biosecurity gear to give farmers and consumers confidence
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 19, 2025
Tonga has received AU$185,350 in biosecurity equipment to enhance trade safeguards. The Ministry of Agriculture received quarantine and sanitary gear funded under the PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation (DEC) program. It includes a...
Battlegroup Warhorse tests brigade’s mettle
CONTACT Magazine
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July 11, 2025
Army’s 7th Brigade faced a well-trained and lethally armed ‘enemy’ during its South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay Training Area. CAPTION: Battlegroup Warhorse Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle, from 2nd/14th Light...
New biosecurity equipment to support Tongan produce exporters
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 18, 2025
By Tupou Vaipulu Jr.a Over $185,000 AUD worth of biosecurity equipment was handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry today, 18 June 2025. The equipment includes a state-of-the-art fumigation chamber, protective gear, inspection...
Charting Efficient Waters: A Q&A with Alfa Laval’s Sven Schreiber on Ship Energy Strategies
SeaNews
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June 13, 2025
International shipping now faces steep efficiency requirements – IMO’s 2018 and 2023 GHG strategies demand massive cuts in carbon intensity and emissions. For example, IMO’s revised targets call for an at least 40% reduction in carbon intensity by...
Fusimalohi pushes labour, reform agenda ahead of polls
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 10, 2025
The Deputy Prime Minister highlights economic reform and labour mobility during visit to New Zealand ahead of national elections. Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Taniela Fusimalohi is in New Zealand this week to strengthen ties with the Tongan...
Wales international Rhys Patchell joins Welsh club in new role
Wales Online
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July 10, 2025
Rhys Patchell has joined the Dragons as a kicking coach, WalesOnline has learnt. The 32-year-old will work with the Dragons for two-days a week as a kicking coach helping the likes of new signing Tinus de Beer, Cai Evans and promising Wales U20s...
Ghost of Solo Sikoa’s past to return to WWE and cost him his United States Championship? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
WWE Superstar Solo Sikoa won the United States Championship at the 2025 Night of Champions. He also got Tonga Loa back into his faction, who had been out with an injury since the 2024 Survivor Series: WarGames. Additionally, he also has a new...
Teddy Long breaks silence after son's tragic passing
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long has opened up about the passing of his son. His son Antione recently passed away, and the tragic news was shared by his friend Mac Davis on Facebook. Teddy Long is one of the most respected veterans of the wrestling...
Hihifo Food improves exports with new processing gear
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 11, 2025
A local agribusiness has expanded export capacity after upgrading food processing equipment through a PHAMA Plus partnership. Hihifo Food, a family-run exporter based in Ha’avakatolo, Tongatapu, now operates with modernised gear, including a food...
Multinational battlegroup practises urban ops
CONTACT Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade kicked off the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise with more than 1500 soldiers from five nations training at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. CAPTION: Australian Army soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal...
Letters to the Editor | July 11, 2025
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
Proud Lauans Witnessing one of the colourful and well-prepared installation in the history of our beloved country, I can say that I am fortunate enough to be alive to see this day come to pass. It’s one of the events that I believe will be told...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 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,...
Power bills to drop 13% from July
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 9, 2025
Households will see a 13.1% drop in power prices from 1 July 2025, officials confirmed this week. The Energy Commission approved the new electricity tariff of $0.8494 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), down from $0.9778, following a significant fall in...
Wallabies squad: The 36 players who will battle the Lions
ESPN India
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July 11, 2025
The Wallabies squad to face the British and Irish Lions has finally been announced. Coach Joe Schmidt unveiled his 36-man squad in Brisbane on Friday afternoon, eight days out from the first Test at Suncorp Stadium. Editor's Picks 1 RelatedEarlier...
Navy’s Pacific Partnership mission kicks off 6-month run with Pearl Harbor stop
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The USS Pearl Harbor, a 600-foot-long amphibious dock landing ship that will serve as flagship for the Pacific Partnership mission, is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on July 10, 2025. (Wyatt Olson/Stars and Stripes) JOINT BASE...
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs Fiji - donation China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian has handed over a...
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...
21st Iteration of Pacific Partnership Prepares for Indo-Pacific Mission Aboard USS Pearl Harbor
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 11, 2025
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 07.09.2025 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25) officially kicks off with the arrival of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52)...
9th Traveler Visits Hawai'i With Dengue Virus
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed its ninth travel-related case of dengue in 2025. As of the end of June 2025, the DOH reported eight dengue cases on Oʻahu and one case on Maui. Several countries in...