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Pacific news in brief for 25 June
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
Photo: 123rf American Samoa - mining Leaders in the American Samoa government have expressed their opposition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's proposed commercial leasing of the territory's exclusive economic zone. They said this was in...
The Brief – The new climate target will take compromise and cash. In abundance
EurActiv
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July 2, 2025
Today's edition is powered by NetworkNature Choose Nature: NetworkNature Annual Event 2025 Choose Nature on 16 September in Brussels to explore how Nature-based Solutions can align biodiversity and the economy in times of urgency. Engage with...
Google Ads Statistics 2024 By CPC in Selected Countries, Consumer Behavior/Attitude, Mobile Advertising And Conversion Rate
Hollywood Gazette
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August 29, 2024
Health and Medical $2.62 In the center-aligned cell, the cost is represented as $0.63. Below that, under “Home Goods,” the costs are $2.94 and $0.60 each. For the “Real Estate” category, the costs mentioned are $2.37 and $0.75 correspondingly....
Two-Factor Authentication Statistics By Users, Industry, Adoption Rate and Benefits
Hollywood Gazette
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August 21, 2024
Two-Factor Authentication Statistics By Users, Industry, Adoption Rate and Benefits August 15, 2024 — Introduction In recent times, cyberattacks have become more common. It is crucial to have stronger passwords to secure our online data. However,...
Cyber Monday Statistics 2023 By Shopper’s Demographics, Consumer Trends, Preferred Retailer, Cybercriminal Deals, Spending and Traffic Source
Hollywood Gazette
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August 19, 2024
Cyber Monday Statistics 2023 By Shopper’s Demographics, Consumer Trends, Preferred Retailer, Cybercriminal Deals, Spending and Traffic Source August 13, 2024 — Introduction Cyber Monday statistics: According to recent reports, millions of people...
Alcoholism Statistics – By Country, Demographics, Industry, Location, Deaths, Reasons and Hangover
Hollywood Gazette
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August 19, 2024
Alcoholism Statistics – By Country, Demographics, Industry, Location, Deaths, Reasons and Hangover August 13, 2024 — Introduction Today, it is extremely common to drink alcohol every day, leading to severe health issues. Unlike in the past,...
The Best Rugby Players In The World: No. 74-50: Lions Fill The List
FloRugby - Texas
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July 2, 2025
FloRugby’s 2025 Top 100 Players list launched on July 1 with Nos. 100-75, showcasing a deep pool of talent from across the rugby world. That group included longtime internationals like Julian Montoya and Sevu Reece, rising stars such as Fin Smith...
EXCLUSIVE: Seabed Mining Company Execs See Industry Developing Regardless Of UN Authority Vote
Benzinga
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Companies leading the effort to collect battery metals from the bottom of the ocean say seabed mining is inevitable despite high-profile environmental concerns. The battle is over the trillions of nodules littering the sea floor outside of the...
Transfer of part of Bolloré Logistics’ operations in French Overseas Territories to Groupe Balguerie
American Journal of Transportation
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The CMA CGM Group announces the completion of the transfer of part of Bolloré Logistics’ operations in French Overseas Territories to Groupe Balguerie. In accordance with CMA CGM’s commitments to the European Commission and the Polynesian...
Youth in sport
Noosa Today
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July 2, 2025
Ron Lane Rugby League Interesting to note that at present time two of our football codes Rugby and NRL are performing well in the junior ranks. In the Noosa Pirates Rugby League, the senior grades are having a tough time. However, the junior teams...
The 10 best summer video games to play if you’re missing the heatwave
Metro
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July 2, 2025
What are your go-to summer video games? (Metro) Whether you’ve been enjoying the hot weather or not there is a way to maintain the summer atmosphere without getting sweaty, via these scorching hot video games. There have been some blistering hot...
CMA CGM completes sale of Bolloré Logistics’ operations in French Overseas Territories
Air Cargo News
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August 1, 2024
The CMA CGM Group has completed the sale of 100% of subsidiary Bolloré Logistics’ activities in Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin, French Guiana, and Polynesia to the Balguerie Group. The Marseille-headquartered shipping giant was required to...
All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
Metro
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June 15, 2025
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...
The Fragrance Phenomenon: We’re calling it—2025 is the year of scent
Retail Beauty
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July 1, 2025
Even the most fragranced-obsessed among us can attest we have more than one or two perfumes bottles (perhaps 10-15?) on rotation to spritz and run, as we head out the door in a halo of delicious fragrance. In 2025, the fragrance market in...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
Caledonians to weigh in on gas-powered turbine energy plant
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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July 23, 2024
Tennessee Valley Authority is calling for a second round of public comments on a project to build a gas-powered turbine energy plant near Caledonia, this time, with a draft environmental impact statement available for the public to review. The...
PINCCER pushes for Pacific consumer database
FBC News
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[Source: Fiji Government / Facebook] The Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer, and Economic Regulators has been urged to establish a regional database for sharing information on consumer complaints, product recalls, and other critical...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
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Buyer Beware: The Alcohol Level on Your Wine’s Label Might Be Lying to You
Food & Wine
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That “12% ABV” might not mean what you think. U.S. rules let wines under 14% alcohol vary by ±1.5%, so a bottle labeled 12% ABV could actually be anywhere from 10.5% to 13.5% ABV — a swing that changes both the buzz and roughly 20 calories per...
SNIJs announce intl. coalition to increase representation, access to climate finance
The Daily Herald
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Press conference at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with from left: James Ellsmoor, Chief Executive Officer of Island Innovation; Vannesa Toré, Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation for the Ministry of Economic Development,...