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24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting Concludes In Niue
Scoop
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A group photo of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial at the conclusion of the three-day meeting in Niue (Photo/Supplied) ALOFI, NIUE, 24 JULY 2025 – The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries...
Deep sea mining: What it is and why the Pacific is at the centre of it
Pacific Media Network
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Deep sea mining has grown to become both a contentious and polarising practice in the Pacific. It is viewed as either a pathway to economic prosperity or a source of environmental devastation. Deep sea mining extracts minerals like cobalt, nickel,...
Pacific news in brief for 17 July
RNZ
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July 17, 2025
Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Tonga, French Polynesia and American Sāmoa have also declared dengue outbreaks. Photo: SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Samoa - dengue A dengue fever outbreak in Samoa has claimed the life of a second child. The Sāmoa Observer...
Pacific region sets out climate targets at UN Bonn dialogue
Pacific Community (SPC)
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At the UN climate talks in Bonn, Pacific nations called for urgent and fairer climate finance to deliver NDC3.0, warning that delays are costing lives and stalling action. Pacific Island countries are calling for faster and fairer access to...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Android Headlines
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July 24, 2025
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Organisation Release 2024 Visitor Data to Drive Tourism Growth
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 22, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) and with support from the Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics, is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 International Visitor Survey (IVS) Report—an...
14 pioneer initiative
The Fiji Times
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July 24, 2025
FOURTEEN boys, from around the Pacific, gathered for the first time to ensure youth rights, empowerment and voices across a wide range of issues are heard and represented. In a statement, UNICEF said it had launched and supported the Young...
Call for Pacific unity –
The Fiji Times
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July 20, 2025
REGIONAL economic integration is no longer an abstract goal for Pacific countries but the most viable pathway to resilience, said Secretary General for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Baron Waqa as he issued a stern reminder to Pacific trade...
Over 900 Pa Enua residents journey to Rarotonga for 60th self-governance celebrations
Cook Island News
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July 15, 2025
The MV Taka I Pomana at Penrhyn yesterday. The Tongan vessel is sailing towards Rakahanga, with arrival expected by 8am on Tuesday, July 15. MFEM/25071425 Over 900 Cook Islanders are heading to Rarotonga from the Pa Enua for the 2025 Te Maeva Nui...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Releases Tourism Data Reports in Cooperation with Tourism Solomons
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 22, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MTC) and the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office (SINSO), released the completed 2024 International...
Meet the Cast of 'Washington Black'
Marie Claire U.S.
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July 24, 2025
Hulu's new miniseries Washington Black is a must-watch for anyone who loves period dramas but is looking for a new take on the genre. (Or if you need your Sterling K. Brown fix while waiting for Paradise season 2.) Adapted from Esi Edugyan's...
Regional Workshop Unites Pacific Stakeholders to Strengthen the Link between Agriculture and Tourism through Gastronomy
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 22, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with UN Tourism and the FAO Mountain Partnership Secretariat, has successfully concluded a landmark three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism, held from 30 June to 2...
PNG women’s football team ready for OFC Nations Cup semifinal against Fiji
NBC PNG
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Team PNG during the OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025 final group stage against Cook Islands at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, last week (Image: Kirk Corrie) Papua New Guinea is geared up for a challenging encounter with Fiji when the two teams meet...
The ultimate guide to Paul Gauguin Cruises, the French Polynesia cruise specialist
The Points Guy
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July 23, 2025
Is a trip to the South Pacific on your bucket list? A voyage with Paul Gauguin Cruises might be the answer. The tiny cruise brand, which only operates one ship, is the longtime leader in sailings to the best-known islands of the South Pacific —...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office Release Key Insights from Niue Community Attitude Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 22, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has completed the Community Attitudes Survey (CAS) for Niue, delivering important insights into public sentiment around tourism development and its...
Tangata Mouauri Vavia will be laid to rest in his beloved Nukuroa
Cook Island News
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July 23, 2025
Former Cabinet Minister Tangata Vavia is standing at the centre of an ‘Old Guard’ of police veterans, pictured about four years ago. TREVOR PITT/25072209 With heavy hearts, the family of Tangata Mouauri Vavia announced his peaceful passing on...
NZ urged to trim government size amid rising spending concerns - Bruce Cotterill
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
Suddenly, and unusually, there’s been some commentary about the costs of running our Government. Ironically, many of the commentators are those same parties who stood by and watched the last Government run economic riot over the country’s...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
Organiser Weekly
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In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...
FULL LIST: Your Nigerian passport gives you access to these 45 countries
Pulse
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July 22, 2025
With your Nigerian passport, you can travel to at least 45 countries.According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Nigerian passport ranks 43rd in Africa and 94th globally, marking its highest position in four years. This ranking is based on...
Norwegian Cruise Line: Spring and Summer 2027 Deployment Out
Cruise Industry News
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Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed its spring/summer 2027 deployment. The season features over 500 voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 homeports, including Miami; Seattle; New York City; Southampton, England, and Rome...