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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...
Clear government ownership structures can help boost SOE performance-PSDI
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (24 June 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...
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...
Tourism recovery moves forward while the Pacific islands fall behind
The Pacific Island Times
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June 27, 2025
Under a clear sky in tropical Micronesia, tourism in Guam and the nearby Northern Mariana Islands is in the midst of a cautious revival. But progress remains uneven, and experts say strategic moves could make the difference between stagnation and...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 25, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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June 25, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 25, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. NUG Deputy Minister Naing Kaung Ywet Delivers Message of Tribute to PRF Logistics Troops June 24 Radio NUG The People’s Revolutionary Force (PRF) has released a video message by Deputy...
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...
‘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,...
What sharks are worth—and why that matters
Mongabay
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June 25, 2025
Stefanie Brendl, founder of Shark Allies, transitioned from shark tourism to advocacy after a pivotal free-diving encounter with a tiger shark, leading her to champion the world’s first shark fin trade ban in Hawaii. Her legislative work has since...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
Jeff Probst Revealed The Almost Deadly Snake Encounter He Had During Filming That Would Terrify Most People
TheThings
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June 23, 2025
Now that Survivor has been on the air for more than 25 years, fans of Jeff Probst's beloved reality show tend to see the show in a certain way. Whether someone is a new viewer who has to figure out which seasons to watch first or they know which...
New Rotary Club of Saipan officers sworn in
Marianas Variety
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GREG Borja will assume the presidency of the Rotary Club of Saipan starting July 1, after he and the incoming leadership were sworn into office on Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza. This will be Borja’s second term as president of the Rotary Club. He...
Team Rising Tide: A Journey Toward The World’s Toughest Row
Imperial Beach & Times - California
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Right here in San Diego, a remarkable team of ocean advocates is preparing for an extraordinary challenge that not only tests their physical limits but also serves a greater purpose. Team Rising Tide, comprising Shelby Davoren, Tim Linsell, Adi...
China irks NZ as its influence spreads in the South Pacific
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...
World News | China Irks NZ as Its Influence Spreads in the South Pacific
Latestly
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...
Team Up drives key safeguarding and inclusion session for Team Fiji
FBC News
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June 22, 2025
[Source: Team Fiji/ Facebook] Team Up delivered a powerful second session on safeguarding policies and inclusion during the Team Fiji Assembly, reinforcing the delegation’s commitment to athlete welfare ahead of the Pacific Mini Games. The session...