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Asia-Pacific MPs meet in Nadi from today to discuss work of Public Accounts Committees
The Fiji Times
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May 18, 2025
Commonwealth parliamentarians and clerks from all over the Asia Pacific region will be meeting in Nadi from today to discuss how best to scrutinise government spending. Forty delegates are travelling from the Cook Islands, Fiji, India, Malaysia,...
Where to go in 2025: The best places to visit
CNN
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January 1, 2025
CNN — The world is bigger and more connected than it has been before at any point in human history. Modern airplanes can whiz people from New York to Singapore or from London to Cape Town, journeys that would have taken weeks or months in previous...
Indian Passport Holders Can Now Tour Visa-Free To 58 Nations
India Herald
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Indian passport holders now experience visa-free access to 58 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. This development enhances worldwide mobility for indian travelers, providing more than a few locations without the need for...
Exploring Oceania: How Many Countries Make Up This Region?
The Travel
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November 30, 2024
Ask an avid traveler what they think the most popular tourist destinations are, and they’ll likely name Paris, the City of Love; Barcelona, the beautiful Catalan capital; New York City, the Big Apple; and Beijing, home to the imperial Temple of...
SPTO, PNGTPA Release Business Confidence Index Survey
PNG Business News
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The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), has released PNG’s first Business Confidence Index (BCI) report this month. This report offers valuable insights into the...
Full List Of 58 Countries Where Indians Can Go Visa-Free
Trak.in
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May 6, 2025
According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India’s passport has dropped one position from last year, now ranking 81st globally. This ranking reflects how freely Indian citizens can travel across the world without requiring a visa beforehand....
Time Warp: These 8 Countries Have The Most Time Zones
The Travel
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December 31, 2024
The sun's path is quite interesting, and its movements give the world different time zones. Even some places somewhat close to or in the same territorial country, such as the United States, with minor outlying islands of Howland & Baker Islands...
Nations vow to cut shipping noise as sea life struggles to b...
Modern Ghana
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Marine mammals struggling to feed their young are abandoning key habitats as underwater noise from human activity grows louder – a threat that's now been recognised by dozens of countries in an international push for quieter oceans. At the UN...
Pacific Islands focus: health sovereignty, polio outbreak and regional relationships
Croakey Health Media
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June 9, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: As we wait to hear whether Australia will co-host COP31 climate negotiations next year with Pacific Islands nations, Vanuatu’s climate minister Ralph Regenvanu has expressed disappointment about the Federal Government’s...
Mural adds color to Hanan airport car park
Television Niue
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May 5, 2025
Adding a touch of color to the Hanan Airport were members of the Niue Tolomaki Auloa Association (NTTA) who had their mural event on the last day of the Niue Arts Festival two weeks ago. Kids alongside their parents and guardians showed up with...
With Trump undoing years of progress, can the US salvage its Pacific Islands strategy?
The Conversation
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June 12, 2025
Since 2018, the United States has worked, albeit often haltingly, to regain its footing with Pacific Island countries. It’s done this largely by reflecting a sentiment familiar in Pacific capitals: the region is not a geopolitical backwater, but a...
Research focused on caves for studying climate & groundwater resources
Television Niue
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April 30, 2025
A familiar face to many in Niue, University of Waikato scientist -Dr. Sebastian Hoepker has been researching the island’s caves and climate since 2019. The Research Fellow spoke to BCN News recently about this. Passionate about the ocean and...
Foreign Minister Focuses On Pacific Resilience During Visit To France
Scoop
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Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Winston Peters has taken part in two major international events in Nice, France this week, focused on Pacific resilience, prosperity and security. The sixth Pacific-France Summit,...
Exhibition showcases unique talent
Television Niue
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May 1, 2025
Alofi township was a buzz as the Niue Fitikanai Flower and Wood Carving Exhibition was held last week. The Niue Tourism Center was a hype of activities as our local women gathered to be part of the Fitikanai Flower Exhibition last Wednesday. About...
Key appointments: Choice, TFE and Scenic Hotel Group
Hotel Management
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December 4, 2024
New leadership at Adina Town Hall TFE Hotels has announced several key leadership appointments at Adina Town Hall, ahead of its February 2025 reopening following a major refurbishment. Experienced TFE Hotels leader Francis Di Mattina returns to...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – May 30 – June 5, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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June 6, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Ocean With David Attenborough: The Untold Story In Our Exclusive Interview
Innovation & Tech Today
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June 5, 2025
As the world prepares to celebrate World Ocean Day, National Geographic is making waves with the premiere of Ocean with David Attenborough—a feature documentary debuting June 7th on National Geographic and streaming globally the next day on...
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: 12 Northlanders recognised
Northern Advocate
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June 1, 2025
While Phil Paikea has spent more than 30 years helping prevent family violence and supporting his Ruakākā community, he said it is the work he has done on himself that he is most proud of. The former gang member was a drug and alcohol abuser and a...
What Trump’s tariffs mean for the Pacific?
The Pacific Island Times
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June 3, 2025
As I was combing through tariff-related data, several other things cropped up, namely elections in Canada, Amazon pricing, President Trump backtracking and communist China claiming a sand bank belonging to the Philippines. All had the ability to...
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
Star News
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June 4, 2025
There are many ways to serve a community, and Cantabrian Ron Ealam has been doing it for the last few decades at least with trusty dogs at his side. On Monday, the Oxford man was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work with...