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U.S, Pacific Island Leaders reach partnership deal at historic Summit
Pacific News Service
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The United States and Pacific leaders have reached a nine-point Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership as Washington hosts its first summit with leaders from Pacific Island nations. Thursday, U.S President Joe Biden announced more than US$810...
As Dutton champions nuclear power, Indigenous artists recall the profound loss of land and life that came from it
The Conversation
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May 1, 2025
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s promise to power Australia with nuclear energy has been described by experts as a costly “mirage” that risks postponing the clean energy transition. Beyond this, however, the Coalition’s nuclear policy has, for...
The best snorkelling destinations in the world for beginners, experts, and everyone in between
Conde Nast Traveller
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May 25, 2025
The best snorkelling in the world offers an enormous range of experiences from gentle drifting through balmy tropical waters to the awe-inspiring encounter of coming face-to-face with a giant humpback whale. Beneath the surface, a hidden world...
Scots brothers rowing the Pacific are closer to spacemen than anyone else on Earth
Scottish Daily Express
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May 23, 2025
A trio of Scottish brothers attempting a world-record-breaking challenge across the Pacific Ocean are currently closer to astronauts aboard the International Space Station than to anyone on land. Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean are 40 days and...
Young Pacific leaders talanoa on Ocean Health
TP+
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May 19, 2025
John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director A youth leadership conference for young Pacific People was held in French Polynesia earlier this year. Focusing on ocean prosperity, security and sustainability, it was part of the ‘Young Pacific Leaders...
Cook Islands, French Polynesia strengthen bilateral relations,eye key agreements
Cook Island News
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April 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Brown and the President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson, pictured in 2023 during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU/23116062 The Cook Islands has strengthened its relations with...
Luxury cruises just got more affordable – with a $1,500 flight credit, this small-ship cruise is unlocking travel to French Polynesia!
KARRYON
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April 6, 2025
Paul Gauguin Cruises, part of the PONANT Explorations Group, is offering Australian travellers an AUD1,500 per person flight credit* on select 2025 and 2026 voyages aboard the newly refurbished m/s Paul Gauguin. “We are delighted to extend this...
Regional Collaboration: A Strategic Approach to Climate-Resilient Finance in the Pacific
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Deuba, Fiji The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in Fiji, in partnership with the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN), the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI),...
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 23-29: Hōkūleʻa Hoʻolauleʻa, 21st annual Celebration of Life and more
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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May 22, 2025
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend full of culture and remembrance on the Big Island. Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia come to Hilo Polynesian Voyaging Society announced May 12 the relaunch of its Moananuiākea Voyage — an ambitious circumnavigation of the Pacific...
UMaine Marine Scientist Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Lincoln County News - Maine
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May 22, 2025
Bob Steneck delivers an acceptance speech after recieving an award from the National Academy of Sciences in 2024. (Courtesy photo) Bob Steneck, who helped reshape marine research in Maine during his 41-year career at the University of Maine, was...
Aranui Cruises’ new cargo-cruise ship fusion will sail French Polynesia’s south from 2027
Cruise Passenger
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April 3, 2025
Aranui Cruises announced it is adding a second ship to its fleet for the first time. The new ship, Aranoa, will cruise French Polynesia’s south in 2027, bringing tourists and cargo to remote islands. The ship will accommodate 198 passengers and...
Hokulea, Hikianalia dock in Hilo ahead of Pacific-wide voyage
Hawaii News Now
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May 22, 2025
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - After two days of travel, Hokulea and Hikianalia are now docked in Hilo. The voyaging canoes were welcomed by the community and hula halau near the Grand Naniloa Hotel. They set sail from Oahu early Monday morning and...
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining
The Guardian
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March 31, 2025
French Polynesia’s president has issued a stark warning over the risks of deep-sea mining, saying it will be allowed in his territory “over my dead body” as he argues the potential for environmental damage outweighs any benefits. Moetai...
New Islands of Tahiti new tours, accommodation, cruises and itineraries
Travel Weekly
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May 23, 2025
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UPSC Prelims 2025 Special: Revision Checklist for important International Organisations and Places in News that aspirants shouldn’t miss
The Indian Express
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May 21, 2025
Are You Prelims Ready? The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 is scheduled for May 25. With the clock ticking, revising Current Affairs—especially International Bodies and Places in News—is crucial for every aspirant. Here’s a...
Air France-KLM Boosts Summer Capacity With New Planes And U.S. Routes
Forbes
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Air France and KLM are boosting their summer schedules to more destinations. Air France-KLM Air France-KLM continues its North American route expansion this month with new routes from its European hubs. On May 8, KLM inaugurated a new connection...
29-year-old manager quits job to go sailing across the Pacific Ocean with his cat because ‘the world kind of sucks’
PetsRadar
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May 21, 2025
Have you ever wished you could leave your job and spend all your time with your pet instead? It’s a thought most of us have had at some point, but not many of us actually have the chance to do it. One cat dad from Oregon, however, has done just...
It’s Alive! Iris Van Herpen’s Latest Innovation? A Dress Made From 125 Million Bioluminescent Algae
Vogue - New York
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July 6, 2025
As fittings were underway on Saturday, Van Herpen and her latest collaborator, Chris Bellamy, gave Vogue a preview of the creation. Like some kind of otherworldly specimen on display, the dress and pant ensemble hung inside a box carefully...
HELM opened Sydney office to serve growing Australia-Pacific client base
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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May 20, 2025
UK-based yacht charter brokerage HELM opened a new Sydney office, expanding support for clients across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. HELM, the British yacht charter brokerage, has announced that they are opening a new office in Sydney,...
Delta is ending flights to Tahiti in French Polynesia
The Points Guy
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April 1, 2025
There will be one less flight to paradise later this year. Delta Air Lines has officially filed plans to stop flying to Faaa International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by an...