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Indonesian postcard image ‘dangerous’ but Fiji a rising star in RSF press freedom index

Pacific Media Watch To mark the release of the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) partnered with the agency The Good Company to launch a new awareness campaign that puts an ironic twist on the glossy advertising of the tourism …

From Jail to US Champion: Jacob Fatu talks about his wrestling journey

Jacob Fatu, the 'Samoan Werewolf', secured his first WWE United States Title at WrestleMania 41 by defeating LA Knight. Fatu reflected on his journey, recalling past struggles and expressing gratitude for his family's support. He praised Roman …

Fiji's Justice Minister calls for 'decorum' after prison chief's bar brawl goes viral

Fiji's Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga, Minister of Justice, left, and Correction Service acting commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi. 31 March 2025 Photo: Fiji Corrections Service A viral video of Fiji's prison head throwing punches in a bar brawl …

BOUNCING to side with Acting Prison Chief. O'Reilly's bouncers accused of taking Naucukidi's side. 'It started when he ...

*ZIP UP Under Doctrine of Public Interest, Online Safety Commissioner  *We beg to agree with RICHARD NAIDU, a former journalist colleague from the 1980's, to Online Safety Commission: "Your warning to the media (including the Fiji Times that …

Viral video shows Fiji prison chief throwing punches at Suva bar

Sevuloni Naucukidi, centre, can be seen throwing punches as bar staff try to contain him. Photo: Screengrab / The Fiji Times The head of Fiji's prison service has been caught on camera involved in a fistfight that appears to have taken place at the …

No report lodged on fist-fight incident – Fiji Police Force

The Fiji Police Force has said it received no complaints on an incident that shows the acting Commissioner of Corrections, Sevuloni Naucukidi in a fistfight with another person inside a nightclub. Police spokesperson Wame Boutolu said no report was …

Fentanyl pipeline: How a Chinese prison helped fuel deadly drug crisis in U.S.

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Reporting highlights Pipeline: A Chinese prison is part of the pipeline that delivers fentanyl to the U.S., …

FIGHTING MAD in Nightclub, the Acting Prison Commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi. He had promised to uphold the highest ...

Chinese national’s ‘Indo-Pacific crime spree' ends with a 25-year federal prison sentence

A People's Republic of China national, whose “Indo-Pacific crime spree” spanned Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, has been sentenced in the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands to 25 years in federal prison, according …

Chinese drug trafficker gets 25 years in federal prison

By Pacific Island Times News Staff A Chinese tourist who operated illegal activities after entering the CNMI under a visa waiver program will spend 25 years behind federal prison after being convicted of drug trafficking. Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona in …

Transnational drug dealer gets sentenced to 25 years in federal prison

Ye Fang, also known as Batu, a Chinese national and convicted drug dealer, was sentenced to 25 years federal prison by Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona of the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands on Thursday. United States Attorney for the …

Voter misconduct hearing follows solidarity event for 10 Whittier American Samoan family members charged in case

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - American Samoan family members who all live in Whittier heard voter misconduct charges against them Friday morning in an Anchorage courtroom. Eight of the 10 defendants appeared in person, one was on the phone, and a tenth family …

Dozens rally to support American Samoan family in Whittier charged with voter fraud ahead of first court appearance

From left, Michael Pese and Tupe Smith enter the Nesbett Courthouse with their son, Maximus Pese, 7. Several Whittier residents from American Samoa accused of illegal voting were arraigned in an Anchorage courtroom on May 2, 2025. (Marc Lester / ADN) …

Underage drunk allegedly threatens family with machete

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2025, a man contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) requesting assistance regarding his younger brother who allegedly threatened their mother and family members with a machete. The suspect was detained by his …

Drunk husband allegedly assaults wife for ignoring him

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2025, a victim of an alleged domestic disturbance contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her. Police officers arrested the suspect and he was later charged with …

Happy press freedom day – good news for Fiji media

ON this Press Freedom Day, there is good news for Fiji – the country has improved four places on the Reporters Without Borders 2025 Index. Fiji was placed 44 out of 180 countries in 2025 and is placed on the 40th rank in 2025. “Until its repeal on 6 April …

Opinion: “I wanted to do work that was helping people.” Then Trump fired him — twice.

Long before he was confirmed to lead the Office of Management and Budget, the White House office that oversees federal spending and agencies, Russell Vought detailed his intention to roll back what he called the “Marxist takeover” of this country. In his …

Jordanian sentenced to six years in US prison

[Source: Reuters] A Jordanian national in Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to six years in U.S. federal prison for threats against and attacks on businesses over their perceived support for Israel, the U.S. Justice Department said. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Rights …

Misinformed by election officials, American Samoans in Alaska now face prosecution

When Tupe Smith heard a knock at her door on Nov. 30, 2023, she thought it was her mother-in-law coming to see her grandkids. Instead, two Alaska State Troopers stood outside. They arrested her in front of her children — and in front of the small town …

Dr. Doreen Fukushima of Ho'ola Pono Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

PEARL CITY, HI, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Abraham Lincoln once stated that “a man who represents himself, has a fool for a client.” However, regarding the experiences surrounding our guest, it seems to be the opposite. As …

Comunicado de Prensa de Front Line Defenders

La extraordinaria resiliencia de los defensores y defensoras de derechos humanos, una fuente de esperanza frente al retroceso de los derechos a nivel mundial DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • En 2024, al menos 324 defensores y …

A.Y. Strauss Introduces New Cannabis Practice Led by Partner Jennifer Cabrera

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.Y. Strauss, a prominent law firm focused on commercial transactions and litigation in commercial real estate, construction, immigration, labor and employment, and corporate …

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed the Gori Law Firm for the Family of a Former Welder with Mesothelioma ...

ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your husband or dad is a former welder and he has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer please call the …

WiseFax Empowers Legal Professionals with Enhanced Security and Seamless Collaboration for Fax Exchange

WiseFax, a leading provider of online fax services, recently launched new security and collaboration features specifically designed for attorneys and law firms. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseFax, a trusted …

Claim Time Solicitors harnesses Generative AI to identify fraudulent claims

AI helps detect fraud in claims faster BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS , UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Claim Time Solicitors, a forward-thinking Birmingham-based personal injury law firm who are experts in road traffic accidents …

Stake experts releases The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025: Conflicting Information, Conflicted Realities

Decision-makers' guide to Africa's information & geopolitical landscape 2025 COTONOU, BENIN, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stake experts published the second edition of The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025 on May 5, 2025, with the theme “ …

BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: Lumina Gold Corp. (OTC - LMGDF),...

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman …

Attention Long-Term Shareholders of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: IART); Mercury Systems, Inc. (...

PHILADELPHIA, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: IART): Current Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: IART) shareholders who have held the stock since on or before March 11, 2019, can seek corporate reforms …

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

MADISON, CONN., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). The ad watchdog has …

Remarkable Resilience of Human Rights Defenders a Source of Hope Amid Global Rollback on Rights

At least 324 defenders killed in 32 countries for their peaceful work in 2024 DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite an increasingly hostile world with expanded threats to their work, human rights defenders (HRDs) everywhere …

Kimbrough Legal, PLLC names Anuj Tiwari as Director of Operations

The new Director of Operations brings over 16 years of experience to strengthen internal systems and client services at the Austin-based family law firm AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimbrough Legal, PLLC has …

Understanding Louisiana’s Laws on Defective Household Appliances and Consumer Injuries

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malfunctioning household appliances can pose serious risks to consumers. From electric stoves and space heaters to refrigerators and washing machines, defective products have the …

Filing a Claim for Injuries Caused by Contaminated Food in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contaminated food continues to pose a serious risk to public health. Incidents involving foodborne illnesses often result in medical complications, hospitalization, or long-term …

Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS) Supports Take Paws Rescue with Fundraiser for GiveNOLA Day, May 6, 2025

SRS, a legal recruiting firm who matches top-tier job applicants with premier law firms, set up the GiveNOLA Day fundraiser to help Take Paws Rescue's mission. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategic …

Keith Landry, Award-Winning Canadian Author, Makes Waves with Thrilling Political Fiction and Compelling Crime Stories

From compelling true-crime fiction to political upheaval, Keith Landry's work is a page-turning journey through the undercurrents of the human condition. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Canadian author Keith …

Stephen J. Donell appointed Partition Referee in Joe Polk Trust v. Emil Hightower, Case #22STPB00556 (CA Superior Court)

On 04/11/25, LA Superior Court appointed Stephen J. Donell as Partition Referee in Joe Polk Trust v. Emil Hightower, Case No. 22STPB00556. LOS ANGELES, TX, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 11, …

Tuesdays Were the Deadliest Day on Denver Roads in 2024, New Data Shows

New crash data reveals Tuesdays saw the most collisions in Denver last year, with clear weather and city streets posing the highest risks to drivers. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A comprehensive analysis by Fuller …

AMMWEC to Host Capitol Hill Event: "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing Asia's Potential"

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will be hosting an upcoming Capitol Hill event titled "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing …

Legal Automation Group, LLC Launches MyLegal™ Version 3.0

EL DORADO HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Automation Group, LLC (LAGL), the developers of MyLegal™, announced today the release of version 3.0 of MyLegal’s Legal Front Door™ and Gen AI & Automation Platform. …