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Last update: 2 hours agoCrypto Scrutiny in Samoa: Samoa’s ministers are facing questions after photos circulated online appear to show cabinet members promoting BG Wealth, a crypto scheme regulators warn looks like a Ponzi or pyramid-style operation—Samoa’s central bank says it was never approved or licensed. Deep-Sea Mining Meets Security: A Pacific security forum heard that deep-sea mining plans are tied to military demand, including drones and AI weapons, with experts warning island states like Nauru and Kiribati could be pressured against each other. Nauru Name Change: Nauru’s parliament has unanimously passed a constitutional amendment to rename the country “Naoero,” with a national referendum now the next step. Offshore Detention Costs: Australia’s budget shows offshore detention spending jumping to about $971.6m in 2025/26, as critics renew pressure over the human and financial price. Pacific Economy Pressure: The World Bank warns growth across 11 Pacific economies will slip to about 2.8% in 2026 amid higher fuel and shipping costs and weaker tourism. Energy Shift for Nauru: Nauru is also pushing beyond diesel, backing a solar-plus-battery plan with Smart Commercial Energy.
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