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Pacific Islands News Roundup: July 26 – Aug. 1, 2024
Pacific Islands Report
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August 1, 2024
Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace and Security US State Department official underscores US commitment to Pacific Islands region (Pacific Island Times) Solomon Islands govt reaffirms commitment to One China principle, PM directs govt...
Tender Moment Between Humpback Whale and Its Calf Wins 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year
My Modern Met - California
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February 21, 2025
“Radiant Bond” by Alvaro Herrero (Mekan) (Spain). Winner, Underwater Photographer of the Year and Winner, Wide Angle Location: Mo'orea, French Polynesia “A mother humpback whale accompanies her calf to the surface for its first breath early in the...
French Polynesia: Unionized airline workers to launch indefinite strike territorywide from Aug. 16
Crisis24
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Bus workers affiliated with the Recife and Metropolitan Region Bus Drivers' Union (Sindicato dos Rodoviarios do Recife e Regiao Metropolitana) in Recife, Pernambuco State, are continuing to strike as of Aug. 13. The workers began their action on...
French Polynesian Vaast, American Marks win gold at Paris Olympics surfing
The Washington Times
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August 6, 2024
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti — French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing while Caroline Marks from the United States won the women’s surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Cheers and tears erupted from boats...
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing
Associated Press
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August 6, 2024
TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing while Caroline Marks from the United States won the women’s surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Cheers and tears erupted from...
FEATURE – Deep-sea mining — Its impact in the Pacific
The Fiji Times
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February 21, 2025
FOR scores of indigenous Pacific communities, the ocean remains a mysterious, vital heartbeat that sustains life on the planet. It’s a relationship that has been forged over centuries of reverence and respect for the ocean and the many mysteries...
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast wins men's gold at Paris Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti after beating Jack Robinson from Australia, who received the silver medal. Cheers and tears erupted from boats...
Oscars 2025: A Complete Guide to the Red Carpet Events and Parties (Updating)
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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February 21, 2025
Attention industryites, the final stretch of awards season is here and it’s all leading up to Hollywood’s biggest night with the 97th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre. It’s best to pace yourself as the momentum will be building in a big...
Biodesign meets Pacific Islander craft in glowing Lucid Life objects
Dezeen
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October 7, 2024
Designer Christopher Bellamy has sought to marry biotechnology and craft in a series of works that combine traditional knowledge from artisans in the Pacific Islands with a new material made from bioluminescent algae. Titled Lucid Life, or Marama...
Honeymoon Suites, Trends and Trains For Nearlyweds To Book
The Gloss Magazine
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February 21, 2025
@vsoetrain @belmondhotelsplendido by Penny McCormick We recommend these suite spots … I’m almost certain I’ve stayed in more honeymoon suites than Elizabeth Taylor, the perks of a previous role as editor of a wedding magazine. This experience has...
From jousting fish to thirsty camels and a 'screaming' sponge: Behold the spellbinding winners of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year awards
Daily Mail
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February 21, 2025
Dive below to a world of wonder with this selection of breathtaking winning and commended photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 awards. The contest platforms mesmerising photography captured beneath the surface of oceans, lakes...
James Ellsmoor | International Sustainability Summits highlight benefits of collaboration, inclusivity
The Gleaner
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July 3, 2025
OVER THE course of the past few weeks, several major regional and international events focused on sustainability and the environment have served as a reminder that to achieve the prosperous future we want for local, regional, and global...
Intimate image of whale calf and mother win 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year
DIY Photography
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February 21, 2025
The 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year Award winners have been announced. Their photographs showcase the breathtaking beauty and fragility of life beneath the waves. Spanish photographer Alvaro Herrero claimed the prestigious title with his...
The Beautiful and Heartbreaking Winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025
PetaPixel - California
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February 21, 2025
Overall winner and winner of the Wide Angle category | © Alvaro Herrero/UPY2025 The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest 2025 have been revealed with Spanish photographer Alvaro Herrero taking home the top prize for his photo...
The winning images from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 are mind-blowing and otherworldly!
Digital Camera World
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February 21, 2025
The Underwater Photographer of the Year award is one I look forward to every year, as it consistently produces beautiful photography of life in another world. The annual competition celebrates that which lies beneath the surface of oceans, lakes,...
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast win gold at Paris Olympics Teahupo’o surfing
Islands Business
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August 7, 2024
The national rugby team of Samoa has pulled out of its Northern Hemisphere tour due to “significant financial challenges” and to “avoid embarrassment of being the first small union to go bankrupt”. In a letter, dated 11 July 2024, seen by RNZ...
French Polynesia: Elevated pertussis activity reported in Tahiti in early August
Crisis24
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Rail disruptions will likely continue near Fort Railway Station in Colombo through early August amid a work stoppage. As of Aug. 6, officials have indicated that employees at the Dematagoda Yard are staging a walkout to denounce the government's...
Boyfriend's shocking bid to film 'sick and creepy' Hollywood rom-com musical on tragic life of his young lover who fell to her death from his balcony - after he had blitzed her with 1400 texts
Daily Mail
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February 20, 2025
The man charged with his young girlfriend's alleged murder - but who never went to trial - has been slammed for proposing Hollywood makes a 'romantic comedy musical' based on her short and tragic life. Dan Shearin is touting for a movie deal for a...
Chief Justice attends Pacific Judicial meet in NZ
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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February 20, 2025
BY BELLIAM IOMU Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika attended the 2025 Pacific Judicial Conference (PJC) in New Zealand, accompanied by his team of delegates. Those that accompanied the Chief Justice included Justice Nerrie Eliakim, Justice John Carey,...
Tracking the Pacific Drug Highway
New Lines Magazine
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February 18, 2025
In February 2023, New Zealand authorities discovered a strange pink-and-black pontoon bobbing back and forth in international waters near the Cook Islands. On closer inspection, they saw that the jetsam was 81 bales of cocaine, held together with...