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Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300km of Pacific Ocean
The Conversation
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June 25, 2025
In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands – at an ancient cave site on Guam in the Mariana Islands of western Micronesia. The domesticated rice was...
Marianas groups work to reconnect with ancestral artifacts in Europe
Marianas Variety
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THREE Marianas community organizations are highlighting their efforts to connect Micronesian communities with museum artifacts stored in collections across Europe — and hope to bring a CNMI resident to one of these collections in Germany....
Why Aren’t Parvati Shallow and Amanda Kimmel Friends?
Asume Tech
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June 25, 2025
It was one of the most dramatic moments in Survivor history, and yet, the once inseparable bond between Parvati Shallow and Amanda Kimmel has since unraveled. Despite teaming up to outwit their competition in Survivor: Micronesia, the duo found...
After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others
The South Dakota Standard
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My notebook is filled with firsts. On one trip into a new camp, the plane I was on that was carrying food and aid workers was the first plane many Ethiopians covering a vast mountainous steppe had ever seen. The morning of our arrival an impromptu...
MLSC to hold legal outreach on Tinian, Kagman, Rota
Marianas Variety
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THE Marianas Office of Micronesian Legal Services Corp. will conduct outreach on Tinian today, Wednesday, June 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MLSC will also be in Kagman on Thursday, June 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kagman Community Center. On...
Air Marshall Islands And Nauru Airlines Collaborate To Support Regional Connectivity And Long-term Aviation Sustainability
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
Air Marshall Islands Inc (AMI) and Nauru Airlines (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening ties between the carriers, to enhance regional aviation resilience, improve connectivity and service quality, and strengthen technical...
Sailing vessel coming to Maui to teach young women maritime and traditional navigation skills
Maui Now - Hawaii
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From top left: Wendell Martin, Kiana Rowles; middle row: Sway Silva, Aunofo Havea, Franny Durham, Sesario Sewralur, Jas Ikeda, ʻĀnela Gutierrez, John Stone, Matt Wickey; bottom row: Kumu Kapono Kamaunu leading protocols and ceremonies. (Courtesy:...
Republic of Singapore Navy divers visit U.S. Coast Guard, strengthen maritime security ties
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 23, 2025
SANTA RITA, Guam – Divers from the Republic of Singapore Navy, embarked on the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme (73), visited U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam on June 11 to discuss operations, share challenges, and tour the...
Pacific airlines team up for pilot cadetships, four countries sign new trade and healthy food deal
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
The airlines said the programme would include “rigorous training, structured mentorship, and professional development to produce a pilot workforce trained to operate in complex and remote Pacific environments”. The two airlines said they would...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 2: Tonga Women and Solomon Islands Men Take the Win
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Stop 2 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 2 saw just as much action as Stop 1, with tense grind out battles in the women’s conference, and explosive shoot outs in the men’s. The Tahiti women’s team took out...
Guam's decolonization efforts face new hurdles amid Iran military action fallout
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam's push for United Nations recognition of its decolonization efforts has gained momentum with recent amendments to its resolution, but the territory faces significant challenges ahead as it seeks approval for a visiting mission from the Trump...
Commentary: Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Ohio Star
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July 5, 2025
by Wyatt J. Greco In an April 2025 executive order, President Trump affirmed that offshore critical minerals are key to creating supply chains that do not depend on adversaries like the People’s Republic of China. While US leadership on deep-sea...
Mapped: The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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July 5, 2025
The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025 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 Finland has the...
LETTER: Pacific Mission Aviation celebrates 50 years of service
Pacific Daily News
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This year, Pacific Mission Aviation celebrates 50 years of service in Micronesia, with headquarters on Guam and mission statements in Pohnpei, Yap, Palau and the Philippines. In January 1956, Rev. Edmund Kalau and his wife Elisabeth began their...
Guam swimmers win 2 more medals at Pacific Mini Games
Pacific Daily News
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Guam swimmers Israel Poppe and Mia Lee got third place at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau on Friday night adding two more medals for the island. As of Saturday afternoon, Guam’s medal count was at eight medals total. Poppe and Lee join fellow...
Hugh Kent gives Guam its 2nd gold medal
The Guam Daily Post
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As rain poured and the competition was fierce, Hugh Kent dominated the men’s 10K race Friday at the 12th Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau. Kent, in 33 minutes, 14.03 seconds, won the gold medal. The Solomon Islands’ Junior Geejay, in 33:14.03,...
DIKA TOEA LEADS TEAM PNG’S GOLD RUSH IN PACIFIC MINI GAMES
PNG Haus Bung
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July 5, 2025
Veteran weightlifter Dika Toua headlined an unforgettable day for Team Papua New Guinea at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games on Friday, 4 July, as PNG’s athletes delivered a string of impressive performances across several sports with most notably in...
Disney’s 'Dare to Dream JR.' premieres this weekend at SandCastle Guam
Pacific Daily News
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World Theater Productions and Guam Philharmonic Foundation, Incorporated are premiering Disney's "Dare to Dream JR." this weekend at the SandCastle Guam Theater in Tumon. The new musical revue will open on July 5 and July 6. The first show was at...
Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands announce new cooperation agreement
AeroTime News
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July 3, 2025
South Pacific carriers Air Marshall Islands and Nauru Airlines have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) strengthening ties between the carriers, “to enhance regional aviation resilience, improve connectivity and service...
No passport needed to visit paradise
AS
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July 4, 2025
Even if you don’t have a passport, or if the one you have has expired, there are a number of locations that US citizens can travel to without the need to produce your travel documents on entry. However, it’s recommended to carry some form of ID...