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Palau signs Landmark Security MOU with 12 Pacific Nations for Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — The Republic of Palau has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 12 Pacific Island nations to enhance regional security cooperation during the 2025 Pacific Mini Games (PMG), marking...
Australian archaeologists find Pacific's oldest rice in remote Guam cave
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Australian archaeologists have discovered the earliest traces of rice in the remote Pacific, offering new insights into the lives of the region's first island communities, new research has revealed. Traces of rice...
Survivor 50 Is Nearly Done Filming, And Fans Have All The Jokes About What's Happening On The Island
Cinema Blend
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June 26, 2025
For years now Survivor has been considered one of the best reality shows, having inspired countless series that followed. The Emmy-winning series airs two new seasons every year on CBS (and streaming for those with a Paramount+ subscription), and...
From new backpacks to pencils: GTA's Back-to-School Drive to help Mañe'lu
Pacific Daily News
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GTA is launching its annual Back-to-School Drive, this year benefiting Mañe'lu, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families on Guam through culturally relevant support and mentorship, the company said in a release. The...
Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel in spite of UN votes
Asia Pacific Report
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June 26, 2025
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear — most Pacific governments continue to align themselves with Israel. Dr Steven Ratuva, distinguished professor of Pacific Studies at Canterbury...
Golden Wisil
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea sprinter Pais Wisil has lived up to the title of Pacific sprint king after winning the much-anticipated 100m final on Saturday, claiming gold for Team PNG at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Wisil’s gold among 19 other medals from...
China in the Pacific – Joint statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
FROM May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All parties”) held the third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The...
Pacific Islands Countries Push For Action at UN Ocean Conference
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
Last week, more than 60 world leaders convened in Nice, France, for the third – and the most-attended – United Nations Ocean Conference. There was cause for celebration: during the week-long conference, 19 countries ratified the Agreement on...
Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
A supporter of Israel holds an Israeli flag in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on 8 October. Photo: JULIA NIKHINSON / AFP Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear: most Pacific governments continue to align...
Sawais leave today for Palau Games
The National
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THE Papua New Guinea women’s softball team departs today for the Pacific Mini Games scheduled for June 29 to July 9 in Palau with the aim to bring back a medal. Coach Kenneth Selu said he was pleased with the team’s, progress in training where...
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...
Security guard sues hotel for unpaid OT
Marianas Variety
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ROGELIO Alegre, a security guard, has filed a civil lawsuit in federal court against Micronesia Resort Inc., doing business as Kensington Hotel Saipan, for failing to pay for overtime hours that he worked. Alegre sued the hotel for violations of...
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...
Fiji and Japan sign agreement on project for improving cyber security capability in the Pacific
Fijivillage
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Fiji and Japan sign agreement on project for improving cyber security capability in the Pacific Permanent Secretary of Policing Berenado Daveta and JICA Fiji Office Resident Representative Satoshi Wakasugi signed an agreement on the record of...
Baden bags bronze in 800M in Palau Mini Games
The Guam Daily Post
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With 14 runners squeezed onto Palau National Stadium’s six-lane oval, and three Fijians blocking her access to the front of the pack, Guam’s Jordan Baden performed beautifully and swiftly during the women’s 800-meter race on Saturday at the 12th...
Tan, Andrew strike gold in athletics
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — A smiling Tania Tan crossed the finish line of the women’s 10,000m race at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau on Friday morning — and she had more than one reason to smile. She bagged the gold medal,...
Why Aren’t Parvati Shallow and Amanda Kimmel Friends?
Asume Tech
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June 25, 2025
It was one of the most dramatic moments in Survivor history, and yet, the once inseparable bond between Parvati Shallow and Amanda Kimmel has since unraveled. Despite teaming up to outwit their competition in Survivor: Micronesia, the duo found...
Pacific nation Nauru passes law to establish a crypto regulator
Coin Telegraph
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June 19, 2025
The tiny Pacific nation of Nauru has passed legislation to establish a dedicated virtual asset regulatory authority covering crypto, digital banking and Web3 innovation, aiming to become a crypto hub. Nauru is a western Pacific Island sovereign...
Chinese Dual Carrier Strike Group Operates in the Pacific For the First time
Overt Defense - Michigan
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June 24, 2025
According to a recent JMSDF report, two Chinese aircraft carriers conducted dual carrier operations in the Pacific Ocean for the first time last week. From June 8th to 16th, the People’s Liberation Army Navy carriers “Shandong” and “Liaoning”, as...
Micronesia Mall’s Mall Ball 3x3 Summer Circuit high school tournament tips off June 20
The Guam Daily Post
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The Micronesia Mall and Clutch Guam have partnered for Mall Ball ’25: 3x3 Summer Circuit series, a basketball tournament featuring 20 high school teams that will take place Friday through Sunday at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. Championship...