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Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
Climate Finance Solutions for SNIJs Webinar
I News Cayman
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June 29, 2025
From Island Innovation The 1st Forum on Climate Finance for Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) has resulted in the creation of the Sub-National Island Jurisdiction Climate Coalition (SNIJCC), a groundbreaking initiative that represents a...
The Fight for Climate Justice at the World Court
Rolling Stone
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June 27, 2025
There is no English equivalent for the word the women of Yakel use to describe the shame they feel when they are unable to carry out their customary duties. It is not exactly embarrassment. It is not simply sorrow. It is something deeper — a...
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 19, 2025
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific New Caledonia is more than just its vibrant capital, Nouméa. This Pacific paradise offers stunning natural beauty, rich Kanak culture, and unique travel experiences for...
The Fragrance Phenomenon: We’re calling it—2025 is the year of scent
Retail Beauty
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July 1, 2025
Even the most fragranced-obsessed among us can attest we have more than one or two perfumes bottles (perhaps 10-15?) on rotation to spritz and run, as we head out the door in a halo of delicious fragrance. In 2025, the fragrance market in...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for...
2026 World Cup: Every team to have qualified
FourFourTwo
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July 1, 2025
Looking for every team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup? Look no further. There is now less than a year until the action gets underway, with the United States, Mexico and Canada co-hosts for the 23rd edition of the planet's biggest...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
Europol Dismantles Massive Crypto Investment Scam Targeting 5000+ victims Worldwide
GBHackers
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July 1, 2025
Europol and international law enforcement have dismantled a sprawling cryptocurrency investment fraud network that allegedly defrauded more than 5,000 victims globally, laundering at least €460 million ($540 million) in illicit funds. The arrests,...
MSG countries reinforce commitment to regional cooperation
The Islandsun
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July 1, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Countries from the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) have reinforced their commitment to regional cooperation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele pointed this out when he spoke about his recent trip to Suva, Fiji to the 23rd MSG...
The Turks and Caicos Islands attends Green Overseas Climate Change Resilience Community Regional Workshop on Coastal Hazards
Magnetic Media
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June 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 18 June 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands participated in The Green Overseas (GO) Climate Change Resilience Community...
Macron talks New Caledonia at Pacific-France summit
RNZ
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June 10, 2025
Photo: Screenshot Présidence de la République française French president Emmanuel Macron chaired a Pacific-France summit on Tuesday, in the margins of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Nice. In his opening speech, the French head of state...
New SNIJ Climate Coalition Gives Voice to Underrepresented Island Territories
I News Cayman
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June 19, 2025
Members of the Island Innovation team at #GSIS2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis, last month. Express your interest in the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 in Gran Canaria next year. Last week, the Island Innovation team attended the UN Ocean...
Nickel Mining Threatens Raja Ampat's Marine Biodiversity, Including Sperm Whales
Tempo.co
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June 19, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Raja Ampat islands, which have long been known as the center of the world's marine biodiversity, are now facing a serious threat due to nickel mining activities. Meutia Samira Ismet, a marine science and technology lecturer...
Sub-National Island Jurisdictions Unite to Boost Climate Finance Access and Marine Conservation Efforts
Win Media SKN
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June 14, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—Representatives from Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs), territories with varying degrees of autonomy linked to larger sovereign states, gathered to spotlight their critical role in global marine...
SNIJs announce intl. coalition to increase representation, access to climate finance
The Daily Herald
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Press conference at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, with from left: James Ellsmoor, Chief Executive Officer of Island Innovation; Vannesa Toré, Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation for the Ministry of Economic Development,...
The Wiggles set sail: A family cruise adventure unlike any other
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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The Wiggles set sail on a family cruise adventure unlike any other, launching a series of themed sailings packed with music, interactive shows and family activities. The cruises mark a new direction in family entertainment, pairing live shows with...
Sub-National Island Jurisdictions Announce Creation of International Coalition to Increase Representation, Access to Climate Finance
Win Media SKN
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June 12, 2025
June 11th, 2025; NICE – Representatives from Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) have highlighted the outsized impact their communities are having on global marine conservation efforts, while also suffering from limited representation at...
SI stands with Pacific Leaders on oceans, climate and unity
Solomon Star
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June 11, 2025
NICE, France, – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ commitment to climate action, sustainable ocean governance, and Pacific regional cooperation during the 6th France–Oceania Summit, held in Nice, France on Tuesday – 10...
SI advances maritime sovereignty efforts amid climate change challenges
Solomon Star
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June 10, 2025
NICE, France, – Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has outlined the government’s ongoing efforts to secure maritime boundaries and strengthen ocean governance amid escalating climate threats at the UN Oceans Conference currently underway in Nice,...