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200 SAMOAN WOMEN TO RECEIVE FREE DRIVING AND EV AWARENESS TRAINING
[PRESS RELEASE 15 October 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Women’s Driving License Programme was officially launched on Friday, 10 October, offering free driving lessons to 200 women across Samoa, together with an Electric Vehicle (EV) awareness course....
Owner: Samoan Government
Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 28, 2025
Posted on Aug 28, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July...
Owner: American Government
Visitor Spending Increased in September 2025 Despite Declining Visitor Arrivals
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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October 30, 2025
Posted on Oct 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: October 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 690,858 total visitors to the Hawaiian...
Owner: American Government
Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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June 30, 2025
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May...
Owner: American Government
Pacific Learners Complete Japan Study Tour on Early Warning Systems to Combat Disaster Risks
The Pacific learners began their studies on 11 November 2024 in Hiroshima, with a lecture at Hiroshima University on the effect of climate change in the form of tropical cyclones. They visited the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial...
Owner: United Nations
ADB, Cook Islands Enhance the Resilience of Rarotonga Airport Operations
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $2 million grant agreement with the Government of the Cook Islands to boost support for an ongoing project, which is improving Cook Islands resilience to...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
ADB, Cook Islands Sign $30 Million Loan for Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Development
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Cook Islands have signed a $30 million loan agreement to support the Cook Islands in building resilience and spur sustainable growth. The...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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February 27, 2025
Posted on Feb 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...
Owner: American Government
Pacific entrepreneurs ‘injecting island flavour’ receive top honours at Lash Industry Awards
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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When Porirua’s Cook Islands eyelash educator, Tapu Elia, was named Educator of the Year at the Lash Industry Awards (LIA), she became the first Pacific person to receive the title. The annual awards celebrate the outstanding talent and innovation...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Pacific Ministers endorse new Regional Disaster Coordination system
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Pacific News Service
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Pacific ministers have endorsed the creation of a new regional mechanism to improve coordination and delivery of humanitarian aid across the region. The new system, known as the Pacific Regional Emergency Coordination Mechanism (PResCoM), was...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Pacific fisheries commission hopes to adopt albacore tuna harvest plan
Pacific albacore tuna is the target fisheries for the industry in South Pacific Island countries - Fiji, Vanuatu and Cook Islands. Photo: RNZ / Philippa Tolley The Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) hopes to adopt a management...
Owner: New Zealand Government
New detector dogs head to the Pacific to fight transnational crime
New Zealand Police and Customs have congratulated five new handlers and their detector dogs on their graduation from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham today. The teams have completed their training to be qualified as operational...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Explore the Cook Islands: Your Ultimate Guide to Island Life
The Cook Islands are a South Pacific paradise, offering white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and lush tropical landscapes. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or authentic island culture, these 15 islands provide experiences that will...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Cook Island Rugby League Team Connects with Culture Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
By: Nrl Senior Reporter Brad Walter Queensland Origin star Val Holmes joined the Cook Islands on a trip to Rarotonga as they reconnected with their culture ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa. According to Nrl Senior...
Owner: Non-transparent
Hōkūlea And Hikianalia On Final Stretch Of Voyage From Cook Islands To Aotearoa
Press Release – Polynesian Voyaging Society While the voyage has been smooth for the most part, the crew did encounter several challenging days over the last week. After two weeks at sea, voyaging canoes Hōkūlea and Hikianalia are now on the final...
Owner: Thompson Family & Jeremy Rose
Cook Islands fuel supplier faces diesel shortage after tanker delay
By Rashneel Kumar, Cook Islands News The fuel ship Media stretched almost the entire width of the Avatiu harbour as groups of holidaying youngsters watched on. This picture was taken in 2022. Photo: Cook Islands News A local fuel supplier is...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Pacific Championships Finals teams locked in as Super League recruit named
The teams for Sunday’s Pacific Championships Finals have now been confirmed, with Wakefield Trinity recruit Jazz Tevaga among the headline names in action. Sunday’s two showpiece finals, one for the Women’s competition and one for the Men’s, form...
Owner: Simon P. W. Glazebrook, Timothy & Desere Orrill-Legg
Pacific News In Brief For 5 November
Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including a conference on the future of Pacific labour mobility in the Solomon Islands. Pacific Pacific nations have been gathering in Solomon Islands to discuss the future of labour...
Owner: Thompson Family & Jeremy Rose
