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Renewal of Niue’s Health Strategic Plan 2025-2035 to be held this week
Television Niue
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February 11, 2025
Director of Niue Health-Minerva Ikimau spoke with BCN News on some upcoming activities for her Department. This month will see the department carry out a multi-stakeholder engagement for the renewal of the Niue Health Strategic Plan 2025-2035, a...
Government plans for Fualahi include new flats for growing expatriate community
Television Niue
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July 9, 2025
In its efforts to address the ongoing challenges of housing expatriate workers, the government has informed the local Niuean tenants at Fualahi that they have up to two years to vacate the properties. The minister of the Public Service Commission...
Niue resident fighting to be allowed to enter NZ with his family
1News
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The Niuean government is supporting a family's battle to allow the father to be able to travel to New Zealand. Nigerian man John Asanso is a respected businessman who's been living in Niue since 2006 but because of a mistake more than two decades...
Excellence in tourism honoured at FETA 2024
Islands Business
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February 10, 2025
A new chapter in rugby league is set to unfold with the launch of new Auckland franchise Mana Pasifika, Auckland’s official expansion bid to join the National Rugby League (NRL). This bid aims to bring a Pasifika powerhouse to Rugby League,...
Slow response of operators on booking inquiries still a challenge in the tourism industry
Television Niue
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February 4, 2025
One of the significant challenges of our tourism industry is the slow response rate of operators to direct booking inquiries. This was the sentiments shared by Niue Tourism Director-Micah Fuhiniu-Viviani to BCN News when asked about the challenges...
Moscow City and India, in talks for group visa-free travel
India Times
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January 30, 2025
Moscow City, India, in talks for group visa-free travel: Moscow City is currently engaged in discussions with the Indian government to establish a group visa-free travel regime, allowing Indian tourists to visit Russia without the need for...
Countries Sierra Leoneans Can Travel to Without a Visa in 2025
Sierraloaded
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February 3, 2025
The Sierra Leone passport has slipped one position in the 2025 Henley Global Passport Index, ranking 76th out of 199 countries. This marks a slight decline from its 75th position in 2024. The index, compiled by Henley & Partners, a leading global...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Gulf Insider
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July 7, 2025
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...
Niue:Tiny Pacific island nation declares bold plan to protect 100 percent of its ocean
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific island state of Niue has announced that it will protect 100 percent of the ocean in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which spans 317,500 sq km (122,000 sq miles), roughly the area of Vietnam. The water that surrounds one of the...
Visa-free Travel for Bangladeshi Passport Holders in 2025: Top Destinations to Explore
United News of Bangladesh
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Traveling abroad is often an exciting dream, but for many, navigating visa requirements can make the process feel overwhelming. From embassy visits to lengthy approvals, securing a visa can turn a simple plan into a complicated ordeal. Thankfully,...
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS
Hollywood Gazette
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October 3, 2024
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS Last Updated: September 27, 2024 Embarking on either short or long excursions can provide both enjoyment and rejuvenation. Regardless of whether you are exploring your local...
How Niue celebrates the New Year
Pacific Media Network
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Niue, one of the smallest countries in the world, celebrates the New Year with “Takai,” a unique and vibrant tradition that fosters a community of spirit and joy in the Pacific island nation. Takai is a festive occasion that brings locals and...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 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,...
List of 74 countries you can travel to with Kenyan passport in 2025
TUKO
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January 13, 2025
Kenya's passport dropped one position to 68th in the 2025 index, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 74 destinations worldwide The report shows the top-ranked passport grants access to 195 destinations visa-free, while the...
How to make travel plans with Oman passport
Oman Observer
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January 11, 2025
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Passport is ranked 59th in the world with a visa-free score of 86, confirming the fact that the country has been constantly improving its rankings from a rank of 71 in 2021 to 60 in 2024 and 59 in 2025. According to...
Almaty Among CNN Travel’s Best Places to Travel in 2025
The Astana Times
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January 5, 2025
ASTANA – Almaty has been named among the top 25 destinations worth visiting in 2025, according to CNN Travel. Almaty. Photo credit:morena.kz Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times. “Central Asia’s dramatic...
Fiji Pocket Guide: The Largest and Most Comprehensive Travel Guide to Fiji Relaunched with 800 Updated Articles
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 11, 2024
FijiPocketGuide.com, the largest travel guide ever written about Fiji, has been relaunched with a monumental update, now featuring 800 detailed articles covering seven island groups. This extraordinary resource remains completely free for...
Qatar tourism hits milestone with 25% growth in 2024
ARY News
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December 31, 2024
Qatar had a fantastic year for tourism in 2024! They welcomed over 5 million visitors, which is a big increase compared to 2023. By the end of October 2024, Qatar had already reached the same number of visitors as the entire year of 2023. This...
Vanuatu Tourism Industry Shows Resilience and Optimism in 2024
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 6, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), released the January-June 2024 International Visitor Survey (IVS) Report. The report examines key aspects such as visitor profiles, decision-making...
Niue’s Strategic Diplomatic Expansion
The Diplomat
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September 25, 2024
Establishing a diplomatic presence is crucial for nations seeking to bolster their international stature, and for Niue, the opening of an honorary consulate in Japan represents a significant stride in its quest for greater global recognition....