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Majol Canoe Paddling Club receives sponsorship from Bank of Guam for first-ever canoe
Marianas Variety
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HAGÅTÑA — Bank of Guam proudly announces a $3,000 sponsorship to the Majol Canoe Paddling Club in the Marshall Islands, marking a historic moment for the club as it acquires its first-ever Varua Va’a Canoe. The canoe is co-sponsored with Pacific...
Performance review: UPU, Sydney Opera House
Arts Hub
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May 8, 2025
UPU is the gathering of the distinct voices from different islands in Oceania connected by the ocean. It is produced and presented by the Performing Arts Network of New Zealand and, after a successful national tour in that country, has arrived in...
Swimming Roster Index For The 2024 Short Course World Championships
SwimSwam - Texas
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November 25, 2024
The countdown is on to the 2024 Short Course World Championships in Budapest, Hungary from December 10-15. Nations around the world are finalizing their rosters for the championships and we’re keeping track of all the ones we can find with this...
Fayetteville teacher to embark on ocean expedition
KFSM - Arkansas
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May 4, 2025
Fayetteville High's Matthew Holden will join a 21-day Ocean Exploration Trust expedition this summer, focusing on underwater ecosystems and historic shipwrecks. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Matthew Holden, a biology teacher at Fayetteville High School, is...
World Media Freedom Day: What's Happening in the Pacific
RNZ
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May 2, 2025
PINA media summit 2024 in Niue Photo: Stefan Armbruster Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day, a global reminder of the essential role media freedom plays in upholding democracy and accountability. This year's theme, "Strengthening Media...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Apr. 25-May 1, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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May 1, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
A Seafaring Legacy Thanks to Captain Bob
The Vineyard Gazette - Massachusetts
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Thirty eight years ago on the beach in front of the Coastwise Packet Co., located next to The Black Dog Tavern, a man asked me a question that completely changed the direction of my life. That man was Captain Bob Douglas and the words of the query...
Pacific women entrepreneurs meet on Guam as part of yearlong leadership, business training
Pacific Daily News
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Editor's note: The name of Everlyn Dasi was misspelled in a previous version of the story. It's been updated. Women entrepreneurs from across 24 South Pacific island nations are gathered at Guam Community College this week as part of a yearlong...
Australia's election: Crucial decision for future Pacific relations
Pacific Media Network
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Today marks an important day in Australia as nearly 18 million citizens go to the polls to choose their next leader. More than 7000 polling stations across the country are open from 8am to 6pm (10am to 8pm in New Zealand). Many Australians have...
Dialysis opens in Majuro
Marshall Islands Journal
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May 1, 2025
HILARY HOSIA Marshallese on dialysis treatment abroad now have the opportunity to return or visit home following the opening of the Majuro hospital Hemodialysis Center that took place Wednesday this week. For decades, Marshallese on referral...
Taiwan a like-minded ally of EU: EETO head
Taipei Times
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May 4, 2025
Taiwan is a like-minded democratic ally of the EU in the Indo-Pacific region, and hopefully the Taiwan-EU relationship, which is based on trustworthy friendship and common values, could continue to thrive, European Economic and Trade Office (EETO)...
Buried Dangers, Lasting Impact: How Landmines Erode Peace, Stifle Recovery, And Endanger Communities' Wellbeing
New Spotlight Nepal
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Landmines threaten peace, recovery, and lives Landmine hazards are one of the most insidious legacies of conflict as explosive devices often lie lurking undetected beneath the surface of the land for decades only to be one day triggered by...
Gulf oil states on a Pacific charm offensive
Pacific News Service
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Gulf oil states are using their vast wealth to build influence across the far-flung South Pacific, experts have told AFP, tearing a page straight out of China’s Belt and Road playbook. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — two of the world’s...
Photos: Ship, ship, hooray in Duluth-Superior port
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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April 30, 2025
DULUTH — With clear skies and temperatures in the 50s, Tuesday, April 29 was a pleasant day to be outdoors and to do some shipwatching. Just before 4 p.m., Flevogracht departed under the Aerial Lift Bridge. The saltie, which is mostly red and...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Apr. 18-24, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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April 24, 2025
Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security ‘Pope of the People’: Pacific mourns pontiff’s passing (PMN) Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders write to US President Trump (Solomon Star) Pacific ‘needs predictability’ in a ‘changing...
Almanac - Thursday May 1, 2025
KALW - California
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Today is Thursday May 1, 2025 May 1 is the 121st day of the year 244 days remain until the end of the year. 50 days until summer begins Sunrise at 6:14:19 am and sunset will be at 8:00:37 pm. Today we have 13 hours and 46 minutes of daylight The...
RFK’s Autism Study Raises Red Flags
The Dispatch
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April 29, 2025
Happy Tuesday! Join us tonight for a special members-only Dispatch Live, where we’ll discuss our recent acquisition of SCOTUSblog and chat with newest Dispatcher Amy Howe about the Supreme Court. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET. Quick Hits: Today’s Top...
Spotify’s AI-Generated Playlist Feature Is Available to More Subscribers
How-To Geek
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April 24, 2025
Summary Spotify introduced AI-generated playlists globally, based on user prompts for specific moods or activities. Premium subscribers in 40+ markets can access AI-generated playlists to customize songs based on unique prompts. Use various...
What Private Jet US Charters Utilized Saab Aircraft?
Simple Flying
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April 25, 2025
In the wide world of private aviation across the United States , Saab’s stout turboprops are an elusive sight unless you know where to look. The Saab 340 and 2000 both fly through America’s skies regularly, but if you’re looking to book a charter...
Mapped: Countries Where People Don’t Exercise Enough
Visual Capitalist
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April 25, 2025
Mapped: Countries Where People Don’t Exercise Enough This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Two-thirds...