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TNC donates outboard engines to support Dmakeiukl joint surveillance
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has donated two outboard engines to the Aimeliik State Government to bolster the Dmakeiukl joint surveillance initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing marine protection and resource management in the West...
Western Union taps Alair as head for PH
Manila Standard
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June 27, 2025
Western Union announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. His appointment comes as the company accelerates its growth strategy, expanding access to financial services for...
Albanese will need to resolve the standoff with Turkey if Australia is to host Cop31
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
The Australian government’s bid to host a major global climate conference in Adelaide next year wasn’t supposed to go like this. A two-week meeting of diplomats at the UN climate headquarters in Bonn, Germany, failed to resolve what has become a...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...
Siksei to participate in JICA KCCP training
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
Fisheries Development Coordinator, Fabio Siksei of the Bureau of Fisheries, has been accepted and will be participating in JICA KCCP Program called Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries for Fisheries-Centered Bule Economy at JICA Yokohama Center. This...
PNG Volleyball team eases past New Caledonia
NBC PNG
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Team PNG volleyball has recorded 2 straight wins over Nauru and New Caledonia (Image: Team PNG Team PNG Men’s Volleyball continued their strong start at the Pacific Mini Games, defeating New Caledonia 3-1 in sets. Led by skipper Rolly Forova, the...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week aims to be ‘one step ahead’
Asia Pacific Report
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July 1, 2025
By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent in Majuro The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials meetings this week in Majuro, with the official opening for top leadership from the islands tomorrow...
Tourist Attractions in Barcelona
PlanetWare
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Written by Lisa Alexander Updated Jun 30, 2025 Catalonia's vibrant capital, Barcelona is a stunning seaside city that flaunts its beauty and sunny lifestyle. Gorgeous scenery, breathtaking architecture, and superb cultural attractions make for an...
16 READY TO MEDAL IN TRACK & FIELD
GSPN
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June 26, 2025
A preview of Team Guam heading to Palau for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games June 29 – July 9 amongst 24 island nations By Jay Leon Guerrero The Guam Track and Field Association will be sending 16 athletes to Palau for the Pacific Mini Games. The Guam...
Travel: The World’s Most Surprising Entry Requirements
Tunisie Numerique
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June 30, 2025
Crossing borders is never a trivial matter—especially when entering countries whose entry requirements can verge on the bizarre. The renowned British magazine The Telegraph has compiled a list of the most unusual visa and entry conditions still in...
Star Media Group wins six Kinabalu Press Awards
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Star Media Group Bhd’s Sabah bureau bagged a total of six awards with two golds and four merits in this year’s prestigious Kinabalu Press Awards. Journalist Stephanie Lee Shao Fen bagged a gold for the Sports Journalism Award with...
Kwong siblings find strength in numbers for Mini Games Journey
FBC News
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June 25, 2025
For the Kwong siblings, the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau holds an extra special meaning; the chance to compete on the international stage alongside their favourite people. Thaddeus, Charis, and Theola Kwong, all three talented siblings...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 01, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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July 1, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jul 01, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. NUG Ministry of Human Rights Expresses Gratitude for the Efforts of UN OHCHR and Mr. Andrews On June 30, the Ministry of Human Rights of the National Unity Government (NUG) of the Republic...
IUCN welcomes renewed global resolve for ocean action as third…
IUCN
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IUCN participated in the Conference with a strong and active delegation with a broad range of expertise and worked tirelessly to advance its priorities for global ocean action. We actively took part in the Ocean Action Panels and hosted a range of...
What next for the High Seas Treaty as entry into force nears?
Dialogo Chino
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June 24, 2025
In March 2023, the UN building in New York burst into wild applause. After nearly 20 years of negotiations, the High Seas Treaty had finally been adopted. The treaty, also known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, or BBNJ, agreement,...
Local Key Challenge winners announced
Islander News - Florida
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This year, Key Biscayne students stepped up to the plate with their 2025 Key Challenge projects, showcasing environmental consciousness, knowledge and artistry. The category was “Near-Shore Marine Habitats,” and students delivered everything from...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week
Marianas Variety
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Flags from most of the Micronesian islands participating in the regional summit this week fly outside the International Conference Center in Majuro on Monday. Photo by Giff Johnson MAJURO — The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials...
Star Media Group's Sabah team bags six honours at Kinabalu Press Awards
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Star Media Group Berhad’s Sabah bureau bagged a total of six awards with two golds and four merits in this year’s Kinabalu Press Awards. Journalist Stephanie Lee Shao Fen bagged a gold for Sports Journalism with her story "Giddy up...
What could a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty look like?
Climate Home News
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June 17, 2025
The 2015 Paris Agreement to tackle climate change famously does not name the controversial root cause of the very problem it is intended to solve: fossil fuels. In the year of its 10th anniversary, Gillian Cooper, political director of the Fossil...
World Bank slashes Pacific growth forecast
FBC News
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The World Bank is projecting regional growth to fall to 2.6 percent this year, down from 5.5 percent in 2023. In a report of an economic update, it says that economic growth is slowing across the Pacific as countries face weak global growth,...