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Fri, 18 May 2012 15:46:22 GMT Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco - Washington Times

Stuff.co.nz Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco Washington Times By NICK PERRY AP The head of the Miss World beauty queen franchise says she plans to travel to Fiji “as soon as possible” to address the problems that turned last month's pageant in the island nation into a fiasco. “Sadly I am aware of many problems ... Miss World boss plans trip to Fiji to 'find solutions' after controversy over ...Washington Post Miss World CEO engages Fiji rowStuff.co.nz all 360 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:46:46 GMT Fiji look to climb football rankings - Boxscore News

Boxscore News Fiji look to climb football rankings Boxscore News The Fiji national team, once the Pacific's leading challenger to the likes of regional heavyweights New Zealand and Australia, is looking to use the OFC Nations Cup to climb the rankings and reassert some of its former dominance. Fiji Drops In International Soccer RankingsSouth Asian Link all 2 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:11:02 GMT Fijian Noni USA Announces the Facebook Summer Giveaway - SBWire (press release)

Fijian Noni USA Announces the Facebook Summer Giveaway SBWire (press release) Henderson, NV -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/18/2012 -- Fijian Noni USA has announced a summer special that is a complete no brainer, health conscious men and women can win a $25 gift card just for clicking the like button on Fijian Noni USA's Facebook page .

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:25:00 GMT Japan snubs Fiji strongman for Pacific island meet - AFP

AFP Japan snubs Fiji strongman for Pacific island meet AFP TOKYO — Japan has not invited Fijian strongman Voreqe Bainimarama to a major Pacific leaders' forum next week, the foreign ministry said Friday, amid concerns his reforms have not gone far enough. Had Bainimarama attended the Pacific Islands Leaders ... FIJI URGES INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO CONSIDER SMALL ISLAND STATESThe Jet Newspaper Fiji interim foreign minister not PM invited to Japan Pacific leaders talksRadio New Zealand International all 11 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:17:25 GMT Japan snubs Fiji strongman for Pacific island meet - Pakistan Observer

Japan snubs Fiji strongman for Pacific island meet Pakistan Observer japan— Japan has not invited Fijian strongman Voreqe Bainimarama to a major Pacific leaders' forum next week, the foreign ministry said Friday, amid concerns his reforms have not gone far enough. Had Bainimarama attended the Pacific Islands Leaders ... Fiji not attending the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: PMThe Jet Newspaper Japan snubs Fijian leaderThe Australian all 4 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:04:41 GMT Hawaii to Ariz.: Prove need to verify Obama's birth - USA TODAY

USA TODAY Hawaii to Ariz.: Prove need to verify Obama's birth USA TODAY PHOENIX (AP) – The attorney general's office in Hawaii is telling Arizona's secretary of state that if he wants confirmation of President Obama's birth records, he'll have to prove he legitimately needs it. President Obama waits to greet G8 leaders on ... Arizona official: It's 'possible' Obama won't make ballotBoston Herald Arizona elections chief seeks proof of Obama's citizenshipChicago Tribune Once again, Arizona is the nation's laughingstockArizona Republic CBS Local -Arizona Daily Star all 124 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 04:54:29 GMT Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNLRockies managed 2 hits in 4-0 loss to Mariners. - Hawaii News Now

Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNLRockies managed 2 hits in 4-0 loss to Mariners. Hawaii News Now AJ Ellis drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night in the opener of a series between the NL West and Central Division. and more »

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:05 GMT Concierge Auctions' Hawaiian Momentum Continues With Three Kauai, Hawaii Ocean ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Concierge Auctions' Hawaiian Momentum Continues With Three Kauai, Hawaii Ocean ... MarketWatch (press release) KAUAI, Hawaii, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- San Francisco and Kauai-based The Michele Hughes Company, which specializes in the land acquisition, design and creation of luxury residences, has engaged Concierge Auctions to sell three of its ... and more »

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:42:58 GMT Star-Advertiser to print Hawaii edition of USA Today - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Maui Now Star-Advertiser to print Hawaii edition of USA Today Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Star-Advertiser staff The Honolulu Star-Advertiser will begin printing a Hawaii edition of USA TODAY on Monday. It will include the same four sections in USA TODAY on the mainland — News, Money, Sports and Life — condensed into two 12-page ... Demand for electric vehicles in Hawaii ends state rebate program earlier than ...The Republic Star-Advertiser to Publish Hawaii Edition of USA TODAYMaui Now Star-Advertiser will print Hawaii edition of USA TodayPacific Business News Bizjournals.com (blog) -Hawaii News Now -Green Chip Stocks all 8 news articles »

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:03:35 GMT Hawaii's USS Missouri plays a leading role in 'Battleship' - USA TODAY

USA TODAY Hawaii's USS Missouri plays a leading role in 'Battleship' USA TODAY By Laura Bly, USA TODAY The new sci-fi screen version of the popular board game Battleship may be awash in negative reviews, but its leading lady - a well-preserved Navy veteran - is making the most of her Hollywood turn. Rihanna took some yelling for the 'Battleship' teamChicago Tribune all 33 news articles »

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:30:50 GMT Act backer: We all dislike Maori - New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Herald Act backer: We all dislike Maori New Zealand Herald By David Fisher The biggest donor to the Act Party says he gave the money to Don Brash and John Banks so they could stop special treatment for Maori who were "either in jail or on welfare". In an extraordinary interview with the Weekend Herald, ... Maori angered by dictionary slursStuff.co.nz Anger over dictionary slurs against MaoriThe Australian 'Racist' dictionary terms spark online petitionTVNZ Radio New Zealand -MSN NZ News all 21 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:49:11 GMT Nelson Maori ward voted down by public - The Nelson Mail

3News NZ Nelson Maori ward voted down by public The Nelson Mail "Council put the proposal out there to establish a Maori ward, however it's clear our community is not yet ready to take that step. "This proposal was about giving fair representation to Maori around the council table in a simple, cost-effective way. Nelson Maori ward result 'not surprising'Voxy Nelson vote against Maori wardNewstalk ZB Decision looms on Maori ward for Nelson councilRadio New Zealand Nelson Mail all 12 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:20:23 GMT Benefits fall for Maori and youth - The Daily Post

Benefits fall for Maori and youth The Daily Post Fewer youth and Maori are receiving the unemployment benefit in the region compared to five years ago. Latest unemployment statistics released by the Ministry of Social Development show there are 6 per cent less Maori on the unemployment benefit ...

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:42:28 GMT Vote against Maori ward disappoints Nelson mayor - Radio New Zealand

Vote against Maori ward disappoints Nelson mayor Radio New Zealand Mayor Aldo Miccio says the proposal was about giving fair representation to Maori around the council table in a simple, cost-effective way, but it is clear the community isn't ready to take that step. Mr Miccio says he's disappointed by the result but ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:13:46 GMT Maori Party welcomes freshwater - Voxy

Voxy Maori Party welcomes freshwater Voxy Co-leader of the Māori Party, Tariana Turia, has welcomed the second report of the Land and Water Forum, specifically in its recommendations urging councils to use 'a transparent public process with iwi involvement' when developing a freshwater plan. Māori Party proud to celebrate success of the Warm Up NZScoop.co.nz (press release) all 6 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:16:37 GMT American Samoa Joins IRB - RugbyMag.com

American Samoa Joins IRB RugbyMag.com In a move that could have important ramifications for American rugby, the IRB Council has approved the application from the American Samoa Rugby Football Union (ASRFU) to become a full member after it successfully fulfilled the criteria to be upgraded ... and more »

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:42:32 GMT TNA Impact Wrestling: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle, a Title Match and More - Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report TNA Impact Wrestling: Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle, a Title Match and More Bleacher Report Samoa Joe to determine possible challengers. I felt that this was a good way to open the show. Bobby Roode was solid on the mic and I'm loving the fact that he's about to become the longest reigning champion in company history. Impact: Roster fights to see who will challenge RoodeCANOE (www.prowrestling.net/members)ProWrestling.net TNA Impact spoilers for May 17, 2012, featuring Kurt Angle vs Samoa JoeCageside Seats (blog) TNAStars.com -Wrestling Inc. all 93 news articles »

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:09:47 GMT IRB says no ban on tweeter Fuimaono-Sapolu - SI.com

Brisbane Times IRB says no ban on tweeter Fuimaono-Sapolu SI.com WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -The International Rugby Board has denied it ordered Samoa to exclude a player from its squad for the Pacific Nations Cup because of his history of controversial Twitter posts. Center Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu was banned for ... Rugby Board Says No Ban on Tweeter Fuimaono-SapoluABC News Samoa axe outspoken skipperTVNZ Samoa axe outspoken captainNinemsn all 130 news articles »

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:21:38 GMT Montenegro, Samoa now WTO members - Creamer Media's Engineering News

Montenegro, Samoa now WTO members Creamer Media's Engineering News On April 29, the World Trade Orga- nisation (WTO) informed that Montenegro had become its 154th member and that Samoa would become its 155th member on May 10. Montenegro applied for WTO membership on December 10, 2004, and, at the end of March this ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:49:48 GMT World body deny banning outspoken Samoan player - Malaysia Star

Malaysia Star World body deny banning outspoken Samoan player Malaysia Star WELLINGTON: The International Rugby Board (IRB) said yesterday they have not banned Samoan firebrand Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, despite claims from the Pacific nation's coach that he was told to drop the player. Fuimaono-Sapolu, who has a long history of ... IRB rejects claim that it banned Samoan centreThe Independent Samoa drops SchwalgerRadio Sport Rugby board says no ban on tweeter Fuimaono-SapoluThe Age 3News NZ all 17 news articles »

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:48:45 GMT Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort Top-Notch from Top to Bottom: Three Years On it ... - NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort Top-Notch from Top to Bottom: Three Years On it ... NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) Moorea, Tahiti—In 2009 Olivier Larcher supervised the conversion of this tMoorea, Tahiti esort to the Hilton management team and the whole operation was completely revamped in the process. Still General Manager three-years later, Larcher described the ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:02:25 GMT 'Basketball Wives': Season 4, episode 13 - Washington Post (blog)

News One 'Basketball Wives': Season 4, episode 13 Washington Post (blog) By MT Wiseman On this episode of Basketball Wives, Jennifer and Kenya arrive in Tahiti, Tami continues to bully Kesha and Evelyn and Shaunie pretend to care. From left,Jennifer Williams, Royce Reed, Erikka Moxam, Shaunie O'Neal, Evelyn Lozada, ... Basketball Wives Sneak Peek: Jennifer and Kenya Bring the Tension to TahitiTVOvermind 'Basketball Wives' Tami Denies Being a Bully, Despite Tahiti IncidentGather Celebs News Channel Daily Buzz 5.18.12: Tia Mowry talks 'The Game' exitS2Smagazine.com MTV.com -SportsGrid -Gather.com all 104 news articles »

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:28 GMT Tahiti Pearl Regatta fleet reaches Bora-Bora - BYM News (press release)

Tahiti Pearl Regatta fleet reaches Bora-Bora BYM News (press release) The Tahiti Pearl Regatta featured today one of the most expected and most exciting part of its program, the Raiatea-Bora-Bora leg. A distance of 27 nautical milles under mild and at times tricky conditions that brought no big surprises in the final ... and more »

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:34:38 GMT Meet a Dolphin on Moorea in Tahiti a Major Draw: Moorea Dolphin Center ... - NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) Meet a Dolphin on Moorea in Tahiti a Major Draw: Moorea Dolphin Center ... NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) Moorea, Tahiti—One of the more popular attractions on the island of Moorea in Tahiti is the Dolphin Experience at the Moorea Dolphin Center, which is located at the InterContinental Hotel. In operation since 1994, after taking over from Dolphin Quest, ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:55:21 GMT Tahiti Pearl Regatta : A taste of paradise - BYM News (press release)

Tahiti Pearl Regatta : A taste of paradise BYM News (press release) The 9th edition of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta is on. Until next sunday, over 250 yachtsmen and women, from 8 different nations including Australia, the United States and Japan, will compete in three separate Classes (one multihull and two monohulls), ... and more »

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:31:31 GMT Preserving Tonga Culture Online - AllAfrica.com

Preserving Tonga Culture Online AllAfrica.com The Tonga Online project continues to confound critics of the project that took upon itself the quest to have enlightened communities amongst the Tonga people of the Zambezi Valley. Initially funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and Horizont ...

Sat, 19 May 2012 03:09:16 GMT Vai's View: Mission could open doors for young hoops phenom - Deseret News

Deseret News Vai's View: Mission could open doors for young hoops phenom Deseret News After reading my buddy Jeff Benedict's Sports Illustrated cover story on high school phenom Jabari Parker, I noted that his Tongan mother, Lola, served her mission in Tonga in the early to mid-'80s before marrying Jabari's father, Sonny.

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:12:45 GMT Talon and Tonga Help Calm Tense Times - Patch.com

Talon and Tonga Help Calm Tense Times Patch.com Our dogs, Talon and Tonga have been therapy dogs since they were a year old.” What are the benefits of using the therapy dogs? “For the dogs, they thoroughly enjoy the attention they get. And for the people, the dogs do a lot for them.

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:38:29 GMT Code13 takes a closer look at the weekend's Ohana Cup clash between Tonga and ... - Code13 Rugby League News

Code13 takes a closer look at the weekend's Ohana Cup clash between Tonga and ... Code13 Rugby League News The United States were hoping for a surprise victory over the Mate Ma'a of Tonga, in what proved to be an extremely physical test match in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Saturday. The two sides each intended to lay down a marker ahead of the World Cup next year ...

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:08 GMT Tonga bank cuts interest rates, loan repayments - Australia Network News

Tonga bank cuts interest rates, loan repayments Australia Network News The Tonga Development Bank is offering cuts to interest rates and repayments on monthly loans for the next three months. The bank's assistance package reduces interest rates on loans by one per cent and offers a 50 per cent reduction on all monthly ... Tonga Development Bank reduces interest rates and repayment terms during ...Matangi Tonga all 4 news articles »

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:23:00 GMT French Polynesia's Bio Fetia Completes PGS Handbook - Solomon Times Online

French Polynesia's Bio Fetia Completes PGS Handbook Solomon Times Online BY SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC COMMUNITY Delegates to the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) meeting in French Polynesia last week witnessed a colourful traditional ceremony to present the official handbook of the Pacific region's ...

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:09:58 GMT NAM supports French Polynesia - Fiji Times

NAM supports French Polynesia Fiji Times FOREIGN Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola says Fiji and Papua New Guinea are humbled by the Non-Aligned Movement's decision to support the rights of the people of French Polynesia ù or Ma'ohi Nui ù to self-determination. The Ministerial Meeting of the ... and more »

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:31:05 GMT Polynesian pleasures to bring into the home - New Zealand Herald

Polynesian pleasures to bring into the home New Zealand Herald By Zoe Walker Inspired by the natural beauty of Polynesia and her Samoan heritage, Agnes Loheni is a quarter of the label Mena, which offers contemporary twists on the traditional - for winter, a focus on Polynesian prints and lace that draws on the ...

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:34:38 GMT Meet a Dolphin on Moorea in Tahiti a Major Draw: Moorea Dolphin Center ... - NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)

NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) Meet a Dolphin on Moorea in Tahiti a Major Draw: Moorea Dolphin Center ... NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) The center is also growing coral reefs in protected beds which are then transplanted to various waters in need around French Polynesia. The various Dolphin species throughout French Polynesia are protected, with Spinner Dolphin being the one which ...

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:55:21 GMT Tahiti Pearl Regatta : A taste of paradise - BYM News (press release)

Tahiti Pearl Regatta : A taste of paradise BYM News (press release) Nice and peaceful "warm up " round today off Uturoa, on the island of Raiatea, one of French Polynesia leeward islands, for 40 multihulls and monohulls. The 9th edition of the Tahiti Pearl Regatta is on. Until next sunday, over 250 yachtsmen and women, ... and more »

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