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Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'
The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,"...
Owner: Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher)
Governor receives update from Google on Pacific Connect Initiative submarine cable landings
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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....
Owner: Younis Family
9th Traveler Visits Hawai'i With Dengue Virus
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed its ninth travel-related case of dengue in 2025. As of the end of June 2025, the DOH reported eight dengue cases on Oʻahu and one case on Maui. Several countries in...
Jubilee in French Polynesia: Hope in the Church’s vastest territory
In this remote oceanic land, the Archdiocese of Papeete, led by Archbishop Jean-Pierre Cottanceau, has designated twelve Jubilee parishes, seven of which are on the island of Tahiti. Missionary Father Sandro Lafranconi states: "We began thinking...
Owner: Catholic Church
Stat of the week: French is spoken in four Pacific Community members: French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia
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Pacific Community (SPC)
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Did you know? Stat of the week: 33% of boys versus 46% of girls aged 7–14 in Tuvalu have achieved minimum proficiency in mathematics. Our stat of the week celebrates #InternationalDayOfHappiness and #FrenchLanguageDay, both on 20 March. Our...
Owner: Pacific Community
New Ritz-Carlton Yacht Cruises Explore Bora Bora, Bali, and More in 2026–27
If you’ve ever dreamed of cruising in ultra-luxury, The Ritz‑Carlton Yacht Collection just dropped something to get excited about. Their Winter 2026–27 line-up unveils 32 new getaways aboard two yachts, the Evrima and the soon-to-launch Luminara,...
Owner: Jimmy Im
How French Polynesia is becoming the new winter cruise destination
There will be more ships than ever, sailing French Polynesia with luxury lines homeporting in the region. Tahiti now has its first-ever dedicated cruise terminal which can turn around three ships at once. There are new itineraries that will...
Owner: Peter Lynch
The UK, France, and Italy Coordinate an International Indo-Pacific Aircraft Carrier Operation
Following a week-long port visit to Singapore, the Royal Navy’s flagship has begun preparations to carry out joint operations with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The carrier airwing of HMS Prince of Wales will reportedly conduct flight...
Owner: Center for the National Interest
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...
Owner: Greg Sullivan & Joe Diaz
Thousands gather in Papeʻetē to celebrate the arrival of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia
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Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive in Papeʻetē. PC: 2025 Polynesian Voyaging Society / Jonathan “Sav” Salvador Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Papeʻetē yesterday to a celebration that brought together thousands of people from across...
Owner: Paul Conway
The Rainbow Warrior saga: 1. French state terrorism and NZ’s end of innocence
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Immediately after killing Fernando Pereira and blowing up Greenpeace’s flagship the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour, several of the French agents went on a ski holiday in New Zealand’s South Island to celebrate....
Owner: David Robie
Elderly US novelist and husband embroiled in scandal involving shipwreck's stolen treasure
An elderly novelist and her husband embroiled in a scandal over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from a shipwreck are facing a possible trial in France over their alleged involvement. Eleonor 'Gay' Courter, 80, and her husband Philip, 82,...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Air Tahiti Welcomes TERAIEFA, A New ATR 72-600, And Strengthens Its Commitment To Archipelago Connectivity
As part of its ongoing modernisation strategy, Air Tahiti is proud to announce the addition of a new ATR 72-600, named TERAIEFA, to its fleet. This name, meaning “the appearing sky” or “the skies that appear or are born” in Reo Mihiroa (one of the...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Stolen gold from French shipwreck could spell trouble for U.S. couple
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An 80-year-old American novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an c shipwreck, after French prosecutors requested the case go to court. Eleonor "Gay"...
Owner: Shari Redstone (Family)
The Rainbow Warrior 1985-2025 || Part 1: French State Terrorism And The End Of Innocence
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Immediately after murdering Fernando Pereira and blowing up Greenpeace’s ship the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbour, several of the French agents went on a ski holiday in New Zealand’s South Island to celebrate. Such was the contempt the French...
Owner: Thompson Family & Jeremy Rose
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia voyaging canoes reconnect cultural ties through the currents
After departing Hilo more than two weeks ago, the Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia arrived at Taputapuātea, an island of Ra‘iātea in French Polynesia, on Tuesday. This is part of the canoes' Moananuiākea voyage, a three-year...
Owner: Hawaii Public Radio Inc. (Non-profit) & American Government
Hawaii reports 9th case of travel-related dengue this year
The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total reported in the state to nine so far this year. The latest case comes almost two months after the eighth case of dengue, which...
Owner: Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
Ritz-Carlton Yacht expands into Asia-Pacific and Polynesia for 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils 32 new voyages for Winter 2026–2027, covering Asia-Pacific, Hawaii, and French Polynesia. KOTA KINABALU, MALAYSIA – The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its Winter 2026–2027 deployment,...
Owner: Theodore Koumelis & Vicky Karantzavelou
Registration is open for 14th Annual Paddle Imua
KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paddle Imau event from Maui happening on Sunday, July 13. The race takes place after the Maliko Run down the North Short of the Vally Isle and takes paddlers eight miles to the...
Owner: Gray Television Inc.