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The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in Rarotonga last week

New Zealand Doctor ·

Berlin Kafoa, director, of the public health division at The Pacific Community (SPC) says*: What is the immediate threat posed by dengue in the Pacific region, and how is this changing? "1. Increasing morbidity due to escalating dengue outbreaks...

Man and his cat sail into new adventure [News of the Weird]

Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania · June 5, 2025

Twenty-nine-year-old Oliver Widger arrived on May 24 in Waikiki, Hawaii, with his cat in tow, the Associated Press reported. But he didn’t fly there. Widger and Phoenix sailed from the Oregon coast in a boat he bought without knowing how to sail....

Pacific Islands News Roundup – Mar. 28-Apr. 3, 2025

Pacific Islands Report · April 3, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Pacific Islands Forum leaders advance discussions on regional reforms – Cook Islands govt (RNZ) US Defense Secretary Hegseth talks regional importance, meets with FSM president (Marianas...

Governor receives update from Google on Pacific Connect Initiative submarine cable landings

Marianas Variety ·

ON Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios welcomed representatives from Google, SubCom, and NEC to his office in Saipan for an update on the Google Pacific Connect Initiative and the upcoming landing of submarine cables in the CNMI....

World News | Google Partners with Chile to Deploy a Trans-Pacific Submarine Cable

Latestly · June 4, 2025

Santiago (Chile), June 5 (AP) Google signed an agreement with Chile on Wednesday to deploy an undersea fiber optic cable connecting South America with Asia and Oceania, a first-of-its-kind project that aims to cement the South American country's...

Investigation: France tried to discredit research exposing hidden nuclear fallout in Pacific

Environmental Health News · June 2, 2025

France’s nuclear agency spent more than €90,000 on a public relations campaign to counter research suggesting its tests in French Polynesia exposed far more people to radiation than officially acknowledged. Jon Henley reports for The Guardian. In...

This Popular Island Destination Is the Best Place to 'Shark-spot' in the World—and It’s Famous for Its Crystal-Clear Waters

Travel + Leisure ·

Beqa Lagoon was named the best place to see and dive with sharks in the world, thanks to its healthy marine environment and an abundance of shark species. Dives are limited to five days per week and are led by local instructors. Other locations...

This island destination with crystal clear waters is the best place to 'shark-spot' in the world

AOL ·

Reinhard Dirscherl/Getty Images Bull Sharks swimming through Beqa Lagoon in Viti Levu, Fiji. Key Points Beqa Lagoon was named the best place to see and dive with sharks in the world, thanks to its healthy marine environment and an abundance of...

Google partners with Chile to deploy a trans-Pacific submarine cable

KSAT - Texas · June 4, 2025

SANTIAGO – Google signed an agreement with Chile on Wednesday to deploy an undersea fiber optic cable connecting South America with Asia and Oceania, a first-of-its-kind project that aims to cement the South American country’s status as a major...

Shoppers 'ditch' foundation and sun cream for £29 product that 'does it all at once'

Manchester Evening News · June 3, 2025

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Summer is nearly upon us, and as the weather warms up, it can be more difficult to get makeup to last all day, especially when some...

Dengue In The Pacific Region – Expert Q&A

Scoop ·

The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in Rarotonga last week. Other Pacific nations including Sāmoa, Tonga, and Fiji are also experiencing outbreaks. The SMC asked experts about the current situation in the Pacific. Dr Gregor Devine, Senior...

Why Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam reunited after 38 years for Thug Life

The National News ·

It is hard to overstate the impact that Kamal Haasan, star of upcoming crime drama Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam, has had upon South Asian cinema. Haasan, 70, is considered one of the best and most versatile performers in the history of Indian...

With lei, hugs, and excitement, Hokulea and Hikianalia set sail for Tahiti

Hawaii News Now · June 4, 2025

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Sister canoes Hokulea and Hikianalia are on their way to Tahiti. In an emotional and exciting day in Hilo, crews said a hui hou to friends and family as conditions were favorable for them to set off on the first leg of...

Global tracking study reveals marine megafauna hotspots lie largely unprotected

Mongabay · July 16, 2025

A global study tracking nearly 13,000 marine animals representing 111 species reveals they spend 80% of their time in just 63% of their range, yet only about 5% of these high-use ocean areas are currently protected. The research identifies...

CDC Issues Urgent Advisory As Dengue Fever Cases Surge In Mexico And 19 Other Countries

Travel Noire · June 3, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Mexico and 19 other countries due to a surge in dengue fever cases. Updated in May 2025, the alert urges travelers to take extra precautions in regions where the...

French Polynesian Delegate Calls France's Colonial Policy Ruiner Of Identity And Culture

MENAFN · March 29, 2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 29. France's colonial policy led to the loss of national and religious identity of the peoples of French Polynesia and other colonized territories, Secretary General of Tavini Huiraatira Party of...

Hokulea, Hikianalia prepare to relaunch significant Pacific-wide voyage

Hawaii News Now · June 3, 2025

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - In the words of Hokuleʻa watch captain Lehua Kamalu, there’s always something to do on a canoe. Weather conditions weren’t ideal for the crews of Hokule’a and Hikianalia to depart Hilo Monday, however crew leaders say...

BVI calls on UK and other Colonial Powers to support self-determination of Overseas Territories Government of the British Virgin Islands

Times Caribbean · June 2, 2025

29th May 2025 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Special Envoy Mr. Benito Wheatley has called on the nations classified as Administering Powers to set aside their national interests in support of the self-determination of the 17 remaining Territories...

Europe-US power struggle in Asia-Pacific

Gulf Today · June 2, 2025

The annual Shangri-La Dialogue that Singapore hosts is a gathering of security and defence experts of south, south-east and east-Asia, along with the United States, European Union countries and China. It is a meeting point where new worldviews are...

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departure from Hilo delayed until Tuesday due to weather

Maui Now - Hawaii ·

Hōkūleʻa in Kailua. (2024) PC: Jonathan “San” Salvador / Polynesian Voyaging Society The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced that the Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will now depart from Hilo on Tuesday morning, June 3, after postponing the voyage due...