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Letters to the Editor | July 17, 2025
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
Fist of fury! Runqi Zhou, who has been dubbed as the ‘Fist of Fury’, jetted into the country to face Junior Binnu Singh in the highly anticipated bout of the ZEG Kings Boxing Promotion this weekend. During his last visit to Fiji, Zhou did not have...
U.S. Coast Guard strengthens partnership with Federated States of Micronesia at semi-annual Joint Committee Meeting
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 23, 2025
SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard actively participated in the semi-annual bilateral Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) on June 4 to 5, 2025, at Joint Task Force-Micronesia (JTF-M) Headquarters. Led...
Start small, start now: Time to attack the silent predator
Pacific Daily News
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In basketball, defense might win championships, but it’s the offense that ignites the crowd. That perfectly arced three-pointer that is all net, the explosive drive to the basket, the revered reverse layup that leaves defenders gasping. Those are...
Japan's Sakai Liberal High School to perform on Friday at Micronesia Mall
Pacific Daily News
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Students from Sakai Liberal High School in Osaka, Japan will return to the Micronesia Mall Center Court for a special Friendship Recital from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20. This highly anticipated performance kicks off the weekend...
Tackling Systemic Inequities in The Solomon Islands Healthcare System: The Race-Health-Governance Nexus
Pacific Islands Report
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July 16, 2025
The Solomon Islands are an archipelago in the Southwest Pacific, extending from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu. The country comprises nine provincial governments: Isabel, Guadalcanal, Temotu, Renbel, Central, Malaita, Western, Choiseul, and Makira....
A celebration of Chuukese Catholic faith and heritage
Diocese of New Ulm - Minnesota
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by Deacon Ryan C. Pope MILAN, Minn. – Nestled in the Saint Isidore the Farmer Area Faith Community (AFC) in the small western Minnesota town of Milan, a jubilant celebration of faith and heritage unfolded on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as the Chuukese...
Kensington Hotel reopens with reduced manpower
Marianas Variety
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KENSINGTON Hotel Saipan reopened on July 7 with reduced manpower. In April, the hotel announced it would temporarily close from June 9 to July 6, 2025, for renovations. The renovations were not structural in nature, Variety learned. The hotel’s...
Brazilian science and technology on Filipino plates: A recipe for agricultural development
Philstar
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July 16, 2025
Contrary to what some may assume, Brazil did not become a major food producer by chance or good fortune alone. Instead, this achievement was built upon decades of rigorous scientific research, technological innovation and strategic investments....
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down Why Me?
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Why Me? Constructor: Guilherme Gilioli Editor: Amie Walker What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle ARNOLD (23A: "The Neighborhood" star Tichina) The Neighborhood...
IHG adds two new ANA Holiday Inn hotels to portfolio
Hotel Management Network
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July 16, 2025
Hospitality group IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered a new agreement with Fet System to rebrand two existing hotels in Sanda and Tosu, Japan, to ANA Holiday Inn properties. This rebranding marks the introduction of the first internationally branded...
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
Global Times
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The result of the vote to adopt a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is shown on the screens during an Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 12, 2025. The General Assembly,...
Bill seeks to boost local economy by making Guam US free trade zone
The Guam Daily Post
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Vice Speaker Tony Ada has introduced Bill 174-38 to establish Guam as a Free Trade Zone to help diversify and boost the local economy. The measure seeks to leverage Guam's favorable location in the Western Pacific and "transform the island into a...
Column: COFA alliances key amid Pacific tension
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 16, 2025
Scholars at the East-West Center, military officials in Hawaii and journalists covering the Pacific know a political tsunami can happen at anytime. It could be as dramatic as a Chinese attack on Taiwan, or as modest as a slow-motion seismic shift...
Shelly Lebehn Amor
Island Times
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July 15, 2025
KOLONIA, Pohnpei — For more than 28 years, Shelly Lebehn Amor has quietly played a vital role in advancing conservation work across Micronesia and Polynesia. The Pohnpei native is the longest-serving staff member of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in...
'Such an honor': Two Barksdale airmen earn US citizenship via military service
The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate - Louisiana
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The path to U.S. citizenship is often winding, and this was especially true for two Barksdale airmen first class who found themselves serving in this country's military before they were naturalized. Two Airmen took the Oath of Allegiance on...
Air NZ, Qantas lag some rival airlines for on-time arrivals, Honolulu is best Oceania airport, Solomon Airlines pushes Auckland-Vanuatu route
The New Zealand Herald
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July 15, 2025
Data from Cirium showed Thai AirAsia had 87.71% on-time arrivals. Japan’s ANA and Philippine Airlines rounded out the region’s top three. Qantas, Singapore and Air New Zealand ranged from 78.96% to 78.61%. Kate Boyer, Air New Zealand airports...
Grove Farm awards $66,000 in scholarships
The Garden Island - Hawaii
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July 15, 2025
LIHUE — The Grove Farm Foundation for 2025 awarded nine scholarships totalling $66,000 to graduating high school students. This is the 16th consecutive year the Grove Farm Foundation has presented three Grove Farm Scholars with a $20,000...
From Hong Kong to the world: Luen Thai's 60-year legacy of overseas Chinese patriotism and business wisdom
Global Times
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Dr. Tan Siu Lin, founder and chairman of Luen Thai Group Photo: Courtesy of Luen Thai GroupAs the bells of Hong Kong's return to the motherland rang alongside Luen Thai's cargo ships, a 60-year journey unfolded - rooted in Hong Kong, connecting...
Master Chief Jericho Diego leaves mark as NUWC Division, Keyport senior enlisted leader
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 15, 2025
Master Chief Jericho Diego, master diver at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, leaves behind a lasting legacy as he prepares to retire in August. Diego also served as the command’s senior enlisted leader from November 2021 to May...
IHG Continues Growth Momentum of the Holiday Inn Brand in Japan
Hospitality Net
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July 15, 2025
Tokyo, Japan – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced a further agreement with FET SYSTEM INC, to rebrand two hotels to ANA Holiday Inn, bringing the first international branded hotels to Sanda and Tosu City. The 130 room ANA Holiday Inn Kobe...