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Cook Islands advocates for ocean protection and climate action
Cook Island News
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August 20, 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) secretary Tepaeru Herrmann has reminded Pacific leaders how Pacific regionalism has helped the Cook Islands for over 60 years. MFAI/ 25081913 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI)...
Palau, DoD host public meetings on improvements to Peleliu South Dock
Marianas Variety
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Representatives of the Palau government and the Department of Defense host a public meeting at Peleliu State Building to share information on proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvements, Aug. 12. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr....
QANTAS EXTENDS DIRECT PALAU FLIGHTS AMID GROWING TOURISM DEMAND
The National Tribune
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August 19, 2025
Qantas has extended its direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, Palau’s capital, for another year following the success of the route which Qantas commenced in December 2024. The service, known as the ‘Palau Paradise Express’, will continue to...
Qantas extends direct flights between Brisbane and Palau for another year
Travel Weekly
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August 19, 2025
Qantas has extended its direct flights between Brisbane and Palau for another year following the success of the route which Qantas commenced in December 2024. The service, known as the ‘Palau Paradise Express’, will continue to operate as part of...
Lessons from legend of Palau fisherman drawn upon in critical juncture of COP29
Pacific News Service
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As global attention turn to what and how COP29 would decide on a new finance goal, the legend of a Palauan fisherman from the village of Ngarchemai has been used to illustrate the risks of indecision, and the need for world leaders to choose...
Our resolve strengthened despite Plastic treaty setback: AOSIS
Pacific News Service
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The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has expressed deep concern and disappointment that the plastics treaty negotiations have failed to deliver the binding commitments that science, justice, and island communities urgently demand to end...
Palau weighs $500 Foreign Worker Fee Amid Employer concerns and Labor shortages
Island Times
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August 15, 2025
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s plan to more than triple the annual fee for foreign worker permits from $150 to $500 is sparking concern among employers and retirees who depend on overseas labor. The increase, embedded in the FY 2026 budget bill, would...
Palau ranks 104th in Global Climate adaptation Index
Island Times
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August 15, 2025
By: Bernadette Carreon PALAU — Palau ranks 104th out of 187 countries in the latest Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) Country Index, with a score of 45.1 out of 100. The index, compiled by the University of Notre Dame, measures how...
Palau COFA Trust Fund rebounds strongly following April market sell-off
Island Times
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August 15, 2025
Koror, Palau — August 8, 2025 — The Republic of Palau’s Compact of Free Association (COFA) Trust Fund has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the second quarter of 2025, rebounding strongly from a sharp market sell-off in April. As of June 30,...
Pacific’s passionate plea
The Fiji Times
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August 20, 2025
Pacific leaders have made a passionate plea for help as climate change threatens some of the world’s smallest nations. Countries on the climate crisis frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure at a...
PNG and Pacific unite on environmental, climate matters
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea and the Pacific islands will stand united on environment protection, climate change, sustainable fisheries, marine and resources development for the benefit of everyone, says Section PNG general-secretary Gabriel Dusava. Dusava...
Climate crisis driving rise in dengue fever outbreaks across Pacific
Samoa News
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August 13, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As dengue fever infections hit their highest level in a decade and several countries declare emergencies, the climate crisis is driving a sharp rise in dengue fever cases across the Pacific islands, experts say. Pacific...
Plastic pollution UN treaty talks collapse without agreement
Al Mayadeen
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August 15, 2025
This has exposed deep divisions between countries advocating bold action on plastic production and oil-producing states favoring a limited focus on waste. Efforts to forge a global treaty to combat plastic pollution ended on Friday without...
US to rehabilitate postwar dock in Palau to boost military readiness in the region
The Pacific Island Times
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August 15, 2025
By Pacific Island Times News Staff Peleliu—The U.S. Department of Defense proposes to rehabilitate an 80-year-old dock in Palau to enhance the U.S. military forces’ capabilities in the region. According to Joint Task Force Micronesia, the $12...
Geneva talks on global plastic pollution treaty collapse without a deal
Al Jazeera
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August 15, 2025
Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to tackle plastic pollution have once again failed to reach an agreement, despite efforts late into the night to strike a deal. Delegates at a closing meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee...
Prolonged plastic pollution talks end with countries at a deadlock
The Journal
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August 15, 2025
TALKS AIMED AT striking a landmark treaty on tackling the scourge of plastic pollution have ended with no consensus on a last-ditch proposal aimed at breaking the deadlock. Negotiators from 185 countries went through the night in a bid to try and...
Plastic pollution talks fail as negotiators in Geneva reject draft treaties
The Guardian
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August 15, 2025
Once again negotiators will leave the plastic summit this week without a treaty, having failed to reach agreement in what was supposed to have been the final round of talks. The delegates, who were attempting to complete a crucial treaty to end...
Palau’s Blue Economy Project showcases Progress in fisheries Development
Island Times
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August 12, 2025
The BOF-JICA Blue Economy Project held a seminar on August 7 to present the achievements of the Project, which aims to promote the sustainable development of Palau’s fisheries sector. The event brought together stakeholders, including fishing...
UN talks on plastic pollution fail to reach deal
Deutsche Welle
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August 15, 2025
Despite running over Thursday's deadline, representatives from 185 countries failed to reach a deal to bring the world closer to ending plastic pollution with a legally binding, global agreement.. "We will not have a treaty to end plastic...
House Joint Resolution locks in ocean borders amid climate change
Tia Belau
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August 15, 2025
By ElilaiRengiilPresident Surangel Whipps Jr. and FSM President Wesley Simina sign the 2025 Amendment to the Palau-FSM Maritime Boundary Treaty… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.