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Captain of replica Russian frigate hopes to “share the beauty of sailing” with Jersey stopover in September
Jersey Evening Post
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July 8, 2025
THE captain of a replica 18th-century Russian frigate attempting to chart a course through diplomatically-charged waters is hopeful that the ship might be able to visit the Island later this year – despite a previous request being refused....
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
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,"...
Letter: A call for respectful partnership
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the High Commissioner of New Zealand. I hope this letter finds you well. I write to you as a concerned Cook Islands citizen who has been closely following the recent developments between New Zealand and the...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region ‘must remain a beacon of…
Pacific News Service
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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,”...
Seabed mining could help solve freight woes, says Moana Minerals CEO
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Moana Minerals chief executive officer Hans Smit onboard the Anuanua Moana vessel. TALAIA MIKA/25061114 Moana Minerals chief executive officer Hans Smit says the Cook Islands’ long-standing issues with freight cost and shipping delays could be...
Get Russian ship out of Irish waters, says Ward
Dublin People
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July 8, 2025
A Fine Gael TD has called on the Marine Minister to directly intervene and have a Russian vessel anchored off the Irish coast removed. Dún Laoghaire TD Barry Ward has said Minister Timmy Dooley, the Minister of State with responsibility for Marine...
Seabed 2030 adds over 4 million sq km of ocean data
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Nippon Foundation-Gebco Seabed 2030 Project announced on World Hydrography Day that 27.3 percent of the world’s ocean floor has now been mapped to modern standards. “Mapping the seafloor is not just a scientific exercise — it’s a global...
New Zealand citizenship ‘by right, not privilege’, says PM Brown
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Brown in Parliament on June 23, 2025. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU / 25062320 Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens “not by privilege, but by right”, said Prime Minister Mark Brown in response to a recent poll conducted in New Zealand...
TD calls for 'Russian' replica sailing ship to be removed from Irish waters off Dublin
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
LAST UPDATE | 23 mins ago THIS MORNING Irish authorities have officially contacted a controversial sail training vessel which is suspected of links to the Russian Government. The Shtandart is a replica of a ship built in 1703 by Peter the Great, a...
Hands-on livestock training held at Kumoi Farms
Marianas Variety
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THE CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources, the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry or ADAFF are training residents of Guam, Palau, and the CNMI in animal husbandry and...
Rugby Jamaica disappointed with tougher qualification route
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
TWO OF Jamaica’s leading rugby league figures have expressed huge disappointment that qualification for the 2026 World Cup will now come down to a winner-takes-all match in France on October 25. Romeo Monteith and Ben Jones-Bishop have reacted to...
Select Committee fails to agree, constitutional changes in limbo
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
The Special Select Committee chair Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister, Tingika Elikana tabled the report in Parliament on June 24, 2025. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU / 25062321 Cook Islands Government’s proposed constitutional amendments, which aim to...
Atiu steps up fight against invasive species, strengthens climate resilience
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Atiu’s main harbour is where most visitors are welcomed to the island. TALAIA MIKA/25070305 Atiu is ramping up efforts to control invasive species that threaten its environment, food supply and climate resilience, with vital support from regional...
Letter: Are top salaries justified?
Cook Island News
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June 24, 2025
Regarding TTV senior management salary jumps by 19 per cent (Cook Islands News, June 6, 2025). TTV CEO and Chairman both tried to justify those increases … well you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig! As is now increasingly apparent...
Letter: ‘Bad deals’ with Beijing
Cook Island News
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June 23, 2025
Dear Editor, Massey University’s Anna Powles says that Aotearoa’s pause in aid to Cook Islands “could be major beneficiary” for China. In this writer’s view not even a fraction of the benefit to China of the picture in Saturday’s paper of NZ PM...
A new country in the Pacific — Bougainville
International Politics and Society
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July 8, 2025
A historic moment for Bougainville is within reach — the Pacific archipelago is on the verge of achieving independence from Papua New Guinea. In the 2019 referendum, almost 98 per cent of the population voted in favour of secession. Two years...
Tahiti extends lead on Day 7 of Pacific Mini Games 2025; Athletes push limits for country and glory
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — With one day remaining in the Pacific Mini Games 2025, Tahiti has extended its dominant lead in the overall medal standings, closing Day 7 with a commanding 59 gold medals. Photos below capture the grit, passion, and unity of...
Mamdani Doesn’t Think We Should Have Billionaires. Here’s Why That Will Never Happen.
Forbes
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Fresh off his shellacking of former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for mayor, New York state assembly member Zohran Mamdani is the hottest guest on the press circuit. When asked on NBC if he thought billionaires have the...
Maroons clinch thrilling victory, Blues take CIRL Origin Series crown
Cook Island News
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June 23, 2025
The Town Blues are the champions of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) State of Origin series, winning two of the three matches. The Clive Nicholas-coached side won the opening two matches 46-28 and 28-20 before going down to the Country Maroons...