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pacific island

Affordable Island Retreats for Your Golden Years

December 14, 2025

Retiring on an island doesn't have to be a distant dream. Many places in the South Pacific offer a mix of affordability, stunning landscapes, and a relaxed lifestyle. These spots are not just about beautiful beaches; they also provide good infrastructure, safety, and easy visa options for retirees. ...

environment

Australia's Bid to Host COP31: A Climate Change Showdown

November 15, 2025

Australia is making a strong push to host the COP31 climate summit in 2025. The country's Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, is heading to Brazil for the COP30 summit to advocate for Australia's bid. This comes as Australia and Turkey are locked in a competition to host the event. The COP, or Conference

politics

Fiji's UN Envoy Visits Taiwan: A Diplomatic Maneuver

November 6, 2025

In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly oppo

politics

Pacific Islands Stand Firm: Who Gets a Seat at the Table?

August 14, 2025

The Pacific Islands Forum recently made headlines for a bold move. They decided to keep 21 donor countries, including big names like the United States and China, out of their top political meeting. This decision wasn't made lightly. It came after a long talk among foreign ministers in Fiji. Why did

environment

Climate Change Lawsuit: A New Path for Vulnerable Countries

July 23, 2025

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made a big decision. Countries can now take each other to court over climate change. This includes historic emissions of gases that warm the planet. The judge in the Hague, Netherlands, said it's tricky to figure out who caused what. But the ruling is a b

health

Veterans in the Pacific: Unseen Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts

June 19, 2025

The Pacific Islands are home to many U. S. Veterans, and sadly, these regions see high suicide rates. A recent study looked into the prevalence of suicidal ideation and non-fatal self-directed violence among Veterans living in Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. The study also

finance

Taxes and Trade: A Pacific Island Shift

January 3, 2025

From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more

entertainment

Moana 2's Auliʻi Cravalho: A Voice of Many Cultures

December 1, 2024

Eight years ago, a 16-year-old Auliʻi Cravalho stepped into the role of Moana, Disney's Polynesian princess. Now 24, she's back for "Moana 2, " a sequel that builds on Moana's self-discovery. Cravalho relates to Moana's journey, having looked up to another Disney hero, Mulan, who inspired her throug

politics

Why South Korea is Teaming Up with the U. S. to Watch the Pacific

November 2, 2024

South Korea and the U. S. are joining forces to keep the Indo-Pacific region safe and stable. They've created a new partnership called the Regional Cooperation Framework. This is like their way of showing they're serious about maintaining peace and security in the region. The U. S. and South Korea m