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Samoa Netball receive $150,000 to prepare for 2027 World Cup

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA – 20 October 2026: The Government of Samoa has committed $150,000 to assist the Samoa Netball preparations for the Netball World Cup in Australia 2027 and the development of the sport locally. Prime Minister …

Samoa PM accused of being 'a leader who believes he is above the law'

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A former editor of Samoa's only independent daily newspaper has characterized Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa (La'auli) Leuatea Schmidt as a "dictator" under whose leadership the "law has been …

AS-DHS warns all forms of marijuana are strictly prohibited in American Samoa

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government has issued a stern warning to all travelers concerning the legality of marijuana products within the territory. This cautionary notice is crucial for anyone planning to visit American Samoa. In a …

Levy and Samoa Target Qualification and a Statement Performance

PAPEETE (Tahiti) - Samoa arrives in Tahiti with purpose. After finishing fourth at the 2023 Pacific Games and claiming bronze at the 2022 FIBA Polynesian Cup, the men’s program has built a steady foundation, and this year’s squad believes it’s ready to …

Deputy Prime Minister to Lead Samoa’s Delegation to CHOGM 2026

Apia, SAMOA – 20 October 2026 – The Deputy Prime Minister, Afioga Mulipola Anarosa ‘Ale – Molio’o, is leading Samoa’s delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, in Antigua and Barbuda from 1 to 4 November 2026. Samoa’s participation is of …

Rugby League World Cup : PNG Kumuls Name Team To Take On Samoa

The Papua New Guinea Kumuls face a major test against Toa Samoa after opening their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 42-18 victory over Lebanon in Port Moresby. Samoa, meanwhile, made a strong statement with a commanding 78-4 win over France …

US takes final step to award first seabed mineral lease sale in American Samoa

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Marine Minerals Administration today issued the final notice for a seabed minerals lease sale offshore American Samoa, covering two areas totaling 31.4 million acres, taking the last step before the sale award set for …

U.S. takes final step to award first seabed mineral lease sale in American Samoa

The Marine Minerals Administration today issued the final notice for a seabed minerals lease sale offshore American Samoa, covering two areas totaling 31.4 million acres, taking the last step before the sale award set for 19 November. The federal agency …

Kumuls names to face star-studded Toa Samoa

Kumuls in training today ahead of their clash with Samoa on Saturday. (Image: PNG Kumuls) The PNG Kumuls line up for their second Rugby League World Cup fixture against Toa Samoa was named today with minor changes. London Broncos prop Epel Kapinias has …

17-0! Record-breaking USWNT U17 crushes Samoa in WC opener

Oct 19, 2026, 10:46 PM ET The United States under-17 women's national team kicked off its 2026 World Cup campaign in record-shattering fashion Monday, crushing Samoa 17-0 in Rabat, Morocco, for the biggest win at any level in World Cup history. With 10 …

17-0! Record-breaking USWNT U17 crushes Samoa in WC opener

US to auction deep sea mining leases off American Samoa

American Samoa banned deep-sea mining in its territorial waters in 2024, but the auction concerns the federally controlled Outer Continental Shelf beyond that limit. (Wiki pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday announced it had …

PNG Kumuls Turn Focus To Tough Samoa Test After Winning Start

A tougher examination awaits the PNG Kumuls after their opening World Cup win, with coach Jason Demetriou expecting his team to deliver a more polished performance against Toa Samoa in Port Moresby next weekend. PNG began its 2026 Rugby League World Cup …

American Samoa Is Resisting US Plan to Mine Nearby Seabed

A Samoan protesting US government plans to auction lease sales for offshore mining near the territory of American Samoa. Local civil society groups are opposing the auctions, citing ecological risks to marine life and the fishing economy. FINAFINAU SAMOA …

Visitors donate $415,000 to Hawaiʻi and American Samoa national parks, including Haleakalā

October 19, 2026, 9:00 AM HST A customer uses a payment terminal at the checkout counter in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Welcome Center Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association store, where shoppers can add donations to benefit national parks. PC: Hawaiʻi …

Richard Parker’s new AI song rallies support for Toa Samoa.

Samoan singer Leatuli Richard Parker is embracing artificial intelligence to create a new music that encourages supporters to rally behind Toa Samoa ahead of its rugby league game. Parker, known for Samoan love songs including “Ave Uma Ma Oe” and “Sau Ia …

Trump administration offers first-ever deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa

The Trump administration will offer the first-ever offshore mining leases for deep-sea mining off the coast of American Samoa, as part of an effort to bolster the domestic critical mineral supply chain. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Marine …

Samoa gut France in Rugby League World Cup

Reigning champions Australia just about got away with a win in the first round of the Rugby League World Cup as any doubts that the Pacific island nations are a force to be seriously reckoned with were washed away on the opening weekend. Samoa and Tonga …

Kumuls need to lift against Samoa

THE PNG LNG Kumuls need to lift their performance for the Samoa game on Saturday. The game against Lebanon lacked structure and organisation. The absence of Lachlan Lam was evident. Gairo Voro is a ball runner and so as Finley Glare. When both are on as …

Genealogical Institute of Japan Publishes 10th Academic Paper and Offers Full-Scale Japanese Ancestral Research Services

Genealogical Institute of Japan is the only specialized institution in Japan that addresses both the practical and academic aspects of genealogy NASUSHIOBARA, TOCHIGI, JAPAN, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Genealogical Institute of Japan, …

Pig Brig® Trap Systems Introduces New Pro Trap System for Whole-Sounder Capture

Sewn-in Trap Cap, heavy-duty internal stakes and reusable ground anchors help landowners capture and hold wild pigs. HOUSTON, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pig Brig Trap Systems today announced the new Pig Brig® Pro …

Globalized financial systems help green the world

New research reveals that financial globalization enhances environmental sustainability and spurs a global green revolution. SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The globalization of financial systems can play …

Lux Travel DMC, Mejor Operador Turístico de Lujo del Mundo 2026

Lux Travel DMC refuerza su posición como agencia de viajes de lujo en Vietnam tras obtener el reconocimiento mundial de 2026. HANOI, VIETNAM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lux Travel DMC ha sido distinguida como Mejor Operador Turístico de Lujo …

Heifer International to support 16,000 farming families in the Americas to minimize impact of El Niño on food systems

Nonprofit pledges to help strengthen resilience among smallholders farmers, who produce staple foods and commodities including coffee, cacao and spices. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heifer International …

Medtrum Receives Favourable Ruling in French Patent Dispute with Insulet

French court rules five Insulet patent claims invalid and rejects its €3.1 million damages claim against Medtrum SHANGHAI, CHINA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On September 4, 2026, the Paris Judicial Court ruled in Medtrum's favour …

Lux Travel DMC sviluppa nuovi itinerari tra Vietnam e Cambogia con il secondo FAM trip del 2026

Il secondo FAM trip di novembre 2026 promuove nuovi itinerari su misura tra Vietnam e Cambogia, puntando su qualità, esperienze locali ed ecoturismo. HANOI, VIETNAM, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lux Travel DMC annuncia il secondo FAM …

ArchieVerse.ai Announces Beta of Archie Engine 1.3, a Local AI Model for Real Estate Agents

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Archie Engine 1.3, a locally running AI model for real estate agents, is now in beta, with support for listing creation, images, videos, public CMAs, property comps, and showing …

THE GUT PUNCH PODCAST CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF STORIES OF RESILIENCE AND TRIUMPH

Hosted by Kathryn Lancioni, the podcast marks its first anniversary with conversations about the challenges that shape us and how people find a way forward NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Gut Punch Podcast …

KFSH Brings Cardiac Catheterization Directly to Emergency Department to Accelerate Critical Care

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has established a dedicated Cardiac Catheterization Lab within the Emergency Department at its Riyadh hospital, bringing …

InterContinental Phuket Resort Welcomes the Festive Season with The Garden of Devas

Set on Kamala Beach, the resort brings together festive dining, family celebrations and wellbeing, culminating in a spectacular welcome to 2027. PHUKET, THAILAND, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This festive season, InterContinental …

US$22M Co-Production Slate Unveiled at KL20@Johor 2026, Linking Malaysia with Australia, Singapore and South Korea

Announcement at the Orange Economy Chapter positions Johor as a regional hub for international content, virtual production and creative technology ISKANDAR PUTERI, JOHOR, MALAYSIA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A US$22 million ( …

Printify Publishes 2026 Guide to 31 Print-on-Demand Products That Sell Year-Round

The resource ranks evergreen staples that deliver margins of 30% or more and cites apparel's 39.5% share of the global print-on-demand market WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Printify, a leading print-on-demand …

Printful Publishes Eight-Step Guide to Launching an Online Clothing Brand

The resource covers business models, product selection, pricing with a 30–50% margin, and marketing as fashion ecommerce heads toward $1.2 trillion by 2030 CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Printful, a leading …

Cosmetic Spray Pump Head Assembly Machine: 5-Stage Integrated Line, CE-Certified, 100–180 ppm for Beauty Packaging

YUYAO, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every luxury serum, facial mist, and fragrance spray that reaches a consumer's hands passes through an assembly process most people never see. The precision of that process — …

Sustainable Production Trends: Lessons from a High Quality Automatic Assembly Machine Exporter

YUYAO, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the global manufacturing landscape, a quiet but significant restructuring is underway. Factory operators in daily chemicals, cosmetics, personal care, and plastics manufacturing are …

Maximizing ROI with China Dip Tube Machine Service and Smart Integration

YUYAO, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dip tube insertion is often treated as a minor step in the pump assembly process. In reality, this seemingly simple operation carries significant financial risk when manufacturers …

Market Analysis: High Quality Cap Assembly Machine Factory Trends and the Shift Toward Complete Turnkey Integration

YUYAO, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Packaging automation is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Across cosmetics, food processing, daily chemical, and toy manufacturing sectors, procurement priorities are …

Rawbank Chooses SBS Digital Banking Suite to Accelerate its Digital Services in Central Africa

PARIS, FRANCE, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of its digital transformation strategy, Rawbank, which already relies on SBS Core Amplitude, a modular and secure core banking solution that enables financial institutions to manage …

Alice & Bob shares first results from France's PROQCIMA quantum programme

Three operational cat qubit demonstrators built and tested PARIS, FRANCE, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alice & Bob, a leader in fault-tolerant quantum computing, today shares a summary of results from Phase 1 of PROQCIMA, the …

Influential Women Recognizes Sara Stone: Leading With Integrity, Equity, And Students At The Center Of Every Decision

SAN LEANDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Superintendent of Albany Unified School District Brings Decades of Classroom and Leadership Experience to Advancing Student Achievement and Inclusive Learning Environments …

PAYAPRESS Türkiye’deki münhasır temsilcisini duyurdu: Bara işleme makineleri için yerel teknik destek

PAYAPRESS’in Türkiye’deki münhasır temsilcisi ACB Elektrik; bara işleme makineleri için satış, kurulum, eğitim ve yedek parça desteği sunuyor. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PAYAPRESS'in Türkiye …

MySSAgent's Social Security Claiming Estimator Now Listed in Claude's Connectors Directory

Financial advisors can sign in to work with client analyses securely; a free estimator is open to anyone using Claude CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MySSAgent today announced that its Social Security …

Breast Cancer Treatment for Young Women: New 2026 Evidence Digest Highlights Emerging Advances in BCYW Treatment

The BCYW Foundation examines 14 completed studies and reviews what’s next in breast cancer treatment and the unanswered questions for young premenopausal women. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Young Women’s …

Colorado Integrative Healthcare Adds GetHairMD in Castle Rock

Crissy Alumbaugh, NP, expands the practice’s approach to hair loss, with an October 22 open house introducing patients to the program. CASTLE ROCK, CO, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colorado Integrative Healthcare is …