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PCRIC engages Tiueti
The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) has engaged Tonga’s former Finance Minister Tiofilusi Tiueti to lead the development of a national contingency plan aimed at strengthening Tonga’s financial preparedness for natural disasters....

3 matches Triple H must add to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
WWE is set to host Saturday Night's Main Event this coming weekend in Atlanta. It will be an important show ahead of WWE's first-ever two-night SummerSlam, and Triple H is giving his all to make it a must-see. As of now, three matches have been...

Proud Italy hail their ‘grenade squad’, defence against Boks
Italy's coach and captain said they were very proud of their team's performance while good-humouredly poked fun at the Springbok 'bomb squad' and praised their own. Tenth-ranked and understrength Italy were all smiles after their relatively narrow...

SAFEGUARDING TAKES CENTER STAGE AT PALAU PACIFIC MINI GAMES
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...

Roman Reigns to add Jacob Fatu, debuting superstar, and a top tag team in his new Bloodline? Exploring the possibility
WWE has hinted that Roman Reigns will return to WWE soon by advertising him for SummerSlam, but what about his Bloodline? As of now, The Bloodline 2.0 has recruited a new member in Hikuleo, and Tonga Loa made his return. With JC Mateo, Solo Sikoa...

RFK Jr. Swears Moms Are Regularly Thanking Him For Questioning Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy says he cannot walk down the street without mothers swarming him to thank him for the work he has done in questioning the quality of the food supply and the efficacy of vaccines. Speaking to Kennedy on her Fox...

WWE SmackDown Review: Amazing Show That Could Have Been Longer
Posted in: Sports, TV, WWE | Tagged: recaps, wrestling, wwe smackdown The Chadster reviews WWE SmackDown's perfect July 4th episode! Plus, Tony Khan invaded The Chadster's dreams again. Auughh man! So unfair! 🎆🤼♂️😤 WWE SmackDown crushed it on...

Anthony Albanese hosts Fijian prime minister at Wallabies test in Newcastle
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....

"Well done young man!" - The Undertaker impressed with WWE fan; sends him a message on X
WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker shared a heartfelt message for a young fan who mimicked his entrance at home. The kid recreated The Phenom's entrance with his father's help. A video recently went viral on X/Twitter, in which a man can be seen...

BEHIND THE NEWS | The real fertility crisis
As nations across the world react to falling birth rates and ageing populations with growing anxiety, a recent report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) urges a radical shift in how we understand and respond to population change. Rather...
Dengue scare hits Pacific Mini Games; athlete receives medical care, health alert issued
Palau's Health Ministry is asking everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Palau's Ministry of Health (MOH) has warned athletes and officials at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to...

#weekend Matariʻi & Matariki an…
Role Funding: As Aotearoa celebrates Matariki, Tahiti marks a sister celebration called Matariʻi, rooted in the same Pleiades star cluster—acknowledged across Polynesia as a beacon of renewal, remembrance, and ritual. Matariʻi is the Tahiti name...

Jimmy Uso to disappear from WWE for a while after what went down on SmackDown this week? Exploring the possibility
On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, Jimmy Uso joined forces with Jacob Fatu against Solo Sikoa's faction. The Samoan Werewolf was in search of a partner, and Big Jim allied with him. Despite their alliance, Sikoa's group dominated the duo and...

Predicting every WWE title match at SummerSlam 2025
WWE is getting ready for SummerSlam 2025, and with the show being two nights, every title could be on the line. As of now, there are two matches announced for the premium live event. Over the next few weeks, more bouts could be added. With that...

Top WWE star's weight crossed the 300lbs mark during lengthy injury hiatus
A top WWE Superstar gained a significant amount of weight during his lengthy hiatus due to spinal fusion surgery. Randy Orton talked in detail about his weight gain on the latest episode of What’s Your Story? with Steph McMahon. In mid-2022, Orton...

"Finally!!!" - Rhea Ripley congratulates engaged WWE couple
WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley has shared a heartfelt congratulatory message to two fellow wrestlers. Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan recently announced that they are engaged to be married. It's been a while since Carmelo Hayes and Kelani Jordan began...

Hikuleo's new name officially confirmed by WWE
WWE Night of Champions 2025 marked the debut of New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Hikuleo in the Stamford-based promotion. Today, the company and the 34-year-old star confirmed his new name going forward. Hikuleo signed with the Stamford-based promotion...

FEATURE | The beginning of surveillance patrol
BY FIJI NAVY FOLLOWING the welcoming ceremony on February 19, 1976, the commissioning and the naming ceremony for the first two Fiji naval ships was held on February 21, 1976. The quarter guard led by Sub Lieutenant David AG. Lane with the RFMF...
In the Pacific, 'who has kava is king' but some fear it's hurting families
Michael Louze has seen a kava-led boom unfolding on the roads of Vanuatu's remote islands. Over the 25 years he's exported the crop, he's never seen prices so high — or growers so flush with cash. "Farmers are buying Land Cruisers with cash...

"One phone call away" - Jacob Fatu receives message from major star after losing WWE US Title to Solo Sikoa
Former WWE United States Champion Jacob Fatu has received a message after losing his title at Night of Champions. Zilla Fatu offered him help after his loss to Solo Sikoa. In a match marred by interference from The Bloodline and a debuting Tala...