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How the reorganization of the US Department of Health impacts the US Territories
Pasquines
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June 26, 2025
In late March, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan to streamline the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and cut an estimated 10,000 full-time jobs. This...
Coral reef restoration gets boost in Seychelles
Silicon Republic
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June 12, 2025
A new project aims to breed genetically diverse reefs to protect these vital habitats from climate change. Non-profit organisation Nature Seychelles has teamed up with Coral Spawning Lab and Canon EMEA for a new project aimed at restoring and...
‘The True Cost of War’:
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
HAGÅTÑA, GUAM – As hostilities escalate in the Middle East following confirmed U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Guam’s leaders are calling on residents to remain calm, stay informed, and prepare for any developments. Their message,...
UN Ocean Conference makes progress on protecting marine waters
Mongabay
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June 19, 2025
The United Nations Ocean Conference, held June 9-13 in Nice, France, saw some progress on better protecting the hundreds of thousands of species that live in marine waters and the communities that depend on the sea for work or sustenance. New...
‘Our Ocean is our heritage, our home and our future’
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Copyright: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Biodiversity Conservation Environmental Monitoring and Governance As the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) gets underway in Nice France, Samoa’s Prime...
I made detailed plans for my 4-day solo trip to Spain, but some of the best moments happened when they fell apart
Business Insider
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June 25, 2025
It's no secret that I'm a planner. In fact, I'm usually "that person" who researches things well in advance of any trip I take. This spring, I decided to take my planning a step further for a four-day solo vacation to Valencia, Spain. I purchased...
ADB’s Director General for Pacific in Honiara
Solomon Star
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June 25, 2025
Director General (DG) of the Pacific Department within the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) is on a five-day visit to the Solomons. Emma Veve who was appointed to the position in late February 2025 arrived in Honiara on Monday and has been visiting...
Pacific governments can improve state owned enterprises
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 25, 2025
Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according to a policy brief published on...
Small island states should lead, not just participate, in ocean-related scientific research: Vivian
The Straits Times
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June 10, 2025
NICE, France – Small island developing states have been the subjects of ocean research for too long, and should start to lead – not just participate in – scientific research that would help them better understand the marine environments they...
Military bill neglects Hawaii’s needs, Case says
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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June 13, 2025
U.S. Rep. Ed Case is blasting military appropriation legislation that is moving through the House of Representatives as “shortchanging” priorities critical to Hawaii, including environmental cleanup and military infrastructure. On Wednesday,...
The search for heat-resilient corals moves forward in the Marshall Islands
Island Times
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June 13, 2025
In April, partners in the Scaling up identification, protection, and local management of coral reefs resistant to future climate stress project gathered in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), to continue ongoing efforts to identify...
Very strong mag. 6.5 earthquake - Philippines: East of Philippine Islands on Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025, at 10:58 am (GMT +9) - information
Volcano Discovery
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June 24, 2025
Very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake at 5 km depth 24 Jun 02:02 UTC: First to report: VolcanoDiscovery after 4 minutes. 24 Jun 02:04: Now using data updates from GFZ ... [show all] ...24 Jun 02:05: Now using data updates from EMSC 24 Jun 02:06:...
Thailand, Maldives A Passé. Check This Less Explored Island That's Now Visa-Free For Indians
News18
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June 11, 2025
Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 10:48 IST Palau, located in the western Pacific, is a paradise of natural beauty, pristine beaches and tranquil vibes. Indians can visit Palau visa-free for a period of 30 days. (Photo Credits: Instagram)Planning a trip...
Don’t think small, think at scale
Island Times
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June 10, 2025
NICE (TPL NEWS)—As the epicentre of global Ocean messaging celebrates World Ocean Day in Monaco and heads to Nice, France for the opening sessions of the 3rd UN Oceans Conference, Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr has delivered a...
Macron talks New Caledonia at Pacific-France summit
RNZ
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June 10, 2025
Photo: Screenshot Présidence de la République française French president Emmanuel Macron chaired a Pacific-France summit on Tuesday, in the margins of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Nice. In his opening speech, the French head of state...
Blue Economy Forum in Monaco draws global powerhouses to fight for the oceans
Monaco Life
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June 9, 2025
Prince Albert II of Monaco, Prince William of Whales, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves Robles joined forces at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum on the...
Good news for Indians, after Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, this nation opens doors to travellers with 30-day visa-free entry, it is...
DNA India
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The country is also known for its strong environmental policies, making it a model for sustainable tourism. Indian travellers looking for a unique island getaway now have a new destination to explore—Palau. The island nation, located in the...
Lt. Brian Maffucci: Advancing maritime conservation in the Pacific
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 9, 2025
In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where ocean currents weave intricate patterns and marine life sustains millions, the battle against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUU-F) stands as a critical mission for global sustainability. At...
What Was Achieved at the UN Ocean Conference in France?
Earth.Org
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June 16, 2025
From pledges to establish Marine Protected Areas to calls for a Global Plastic Treaty and to end deep-sea mining, Earth.Org recaps the key achievements at last week’s UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. — Some 15,000 people, including...
China’s South Pacific foothold and how to prevent it
The Interpreter
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June 24, 2025
It’s the mid-2030s, and China’s growing network of dual-use ports and airfields has reshaped the South Pacific’s security landscape. Ostensibly, civilian projects now dot the region – but behind the guise of commerce, they threaten vital sea...