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Solomon Islands Reaffirms Commitment to Melanesian Unity at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Tavuli News
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June 25, 2025
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 — In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands continues to stand alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold a collective voice on...
Felicity Roxburgh Appointed Executive Director Of The New Zealand International Business Forum
Scoop
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 10:07 am Press Release: NZIBF The New Zealand International Business Forum (NZIBF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Felicity Roxburgh as its new Executive Director. She will officially take up the role on 7 July...
Library, Tourism Prince George tout strong 2024 performances
Prince George Citizen
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June 24, 2025
The visitors' centre gift shop sold more than $45,000 in merchandise last year; library unveils new branding Tourism Prince George sold more than $45,000 in merchandise at its gift shop in 2024, while the Prince George Public Library saw a...
PM Manele Reaffirms Solomon Islands’ Commitment to Melanesian Unity and Regional Strength at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025 —In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the...
Reflections from UNOC3: Reimagining Ocean Governance in the Pacific
IUCN
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Still, I waited for the calm after the conference to collect my thoughts and reflect: Was it all worth it? Did we, as a global ocean community, achieve what we set out to do? And more importantly, what does it mean for our work at the...
News Release: Registration open for training grant that supports in-demand jobs
Philippine Asian News Today
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June 22, 2025
British Columbia’s StrongerBC future skills grant opens for fall, supporting career-focused training for residents over 19 years old. Photo from BC Government. Posted by ReyFort Media VICTORIA – People hoping to build better careers will continue...
A legendary filmmaker shaped his career in the Bay Area. We lost him too soon.
SF Gate - California
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June 23, 2025
On a sunny morning in 1979, sound editor Nicholas Eliopoulos was walking to the 20th Century Fox studio lot in Los Angeles when he heard a blond woman with an unmistakable Southern drawl call out his name. Even though it was her day off, the...
Pacific News Briefs: Award-Winning Māori Short Film
Samoa News
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June 23, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An award-winning short film, which honors the resilience of Māori youth, has been named a finalist at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Written and directed by Aroha Awarau (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Porou, Niue,...
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...
Electric Vehicle Market: Nickel’s Critical Role
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 21, 2025
Nickel plays a vital role in producing stainless steel and powering electric vehicle batteries. In recent years, the metal’s close ties to the burgeoning electric vehicle market have helped push it into the global spotlight. However, rapid shifts...
What Happens to EVs If Nickel Dries Up? Indonesia’s Crackdown Jolts Global Supply Chain
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 21, 2025
Key Takeaways Indonesia’s license cancellations create fresh nickel volatility, stressing the global EV battery supply chain. Despite analyst talk of oversupply, near-term disruptions and long-term geographic concentration raise red flags....
Stranded Couple Saved By Carnival Cruise Ship Opens Up About The Fear Of Being Lost At Sea
The Travel
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May 29, 2025
Cruise ships jump into action when needed, providing stranded ships stuck at sea assistance. Most recently, covered by The Travel, two couples and their three dogs were lost in the Pacific when they were finally rescued after a distress signal....
U.S. Rolled Back, While Small Island Nations Propose the Largest Ocean Reserve in History
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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June 23, 2025
As of June 2025, just 2.7% of the global ocean is classified as fully or highly protected, according to The Marine Protection Atlas, while total marine protection is only 8.4%. The rollback of U.S. protections in April 2025, most notably the...
CNC Research Forest Society Legacy Fund supports environmental restoration in Vanderhoof
Vanderhoof Omineca Express
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The CNC funding will support the society’s efforts to restore Knight Creek in Vanderhoof The College of New Caledonia (CNC) Research Forest Society has announced the recipients of its 2025 Legacy Fund, awarding $451,000 to nine projects focused on...
Has Instagram fame cursed these endangered geckos?
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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May 8, 2025
New Caledonia's giant geckos are the latest sensation in the global pet trade. But conservationists warn their social media-fuelled popularity is putting the endangered species at risk. Blue River Park in New Caledonia, a habitat for giant...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Wallis and Futuna: Of Monarchies, Catholicism… and Rugby
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...
SPTE 2025 Media Session Sets the Stage for a New Chapter in Pacific Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 26, 2025
Tourism in the Pacific continues to evolve and adapt in a post-COVID world, as regional destinations redefine what it means to travel with purpose, authenticity, and sustainability. This year, the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 kicked...
Officials ban controversial deep-sea activity in protected waters: 'A strong signal of commitment to future generations'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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May 13, 2025
New Caledonia is home to one of the largest barrier reefs on Earth. by Matthew SwigonskiMay 13, 2025 The waters surrounding a small South Pacific nation have been ruled to be off-limits from deep-sea mining for at least the next 50 years. As RFI...
Carnival Cruise Executes Second Rescue Mission This Month, Saving Four People And Three Dogs
The Travel
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May 26, 2025
For the travelers aboard the Carnival Splendor this past week, they experienced something a bit different on their trip through the Pacific from the normal Carnival Cruise itinerary. When a call came in through the Noumea’s Maritime Rescue...
EU will support raw materials projects outside the EU
The European Times
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June 4, 2025
Brussels, June 4, 2025 — In a major step toward strengthening its industrial resilience and advancing the green and digital transitions, the European Commission has adopted a list of 13 Strategic Projects focused on critical raw materials located...