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Vava’u Leads The Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward A Sustainable Blue Future
Scoop
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Vava’u, a small but nature’s beautifully crafted island in the Kingdom of Tonga, is a place of breathtaking beauty. As you stand at the top of the hill of Vava’u’s Mt Talau, the vibrant hues of the water stretch out before you, a mesmerising blend...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Dragons' new backs could miss URC opener after Tonga call-ups for World Cup bid
South Wales Argus
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Wing Inisi and centre Paea have been selected in their national squad for the Pacific Nations Cup, where qualification for the 2027 World Cup is on the line. Tonga host Samoa on Saturday, August 23 and then travel to defending champions Fiji the...
Royal visit cements Tonga–Fiji chiefly bonds
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will attend Ratu Tevita’s Lau chiefly installation in Fiji next week. King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will make a State visit to Fiji from 8 to 12 July, attending the installation of Lau chiefly titles, Sau...
Customs Urges Kiwi Travellers To Give Digital Declarations A Go
Scoop
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With the start of the winter school holidays, Customs is urging all arriving travellers to use the digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration instead of the paper version available on flights. Customs Manager New Zealand Traveller Declaration,...
Tongan RSE workers thrive in Hawke’s Bay after cyclone disaster
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Tongans are working in Hawke's Bay under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, two years after Cyclone Gabrielle left them stranded. A Tongan government official says around 1800 workers are engaged in pruning and harvesting...
Hawaii reports 9th case of travel-related dengue this year
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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June 30, 2025
The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total reported in the state to nine so far this year. The latest case comes almost two months after the eighth case of dengue, which...
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
AFAR
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June 30, 2025
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...
Pacific Workshop to Promote Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
UN Tourism, in partnership with the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and in collaboration with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), will officially launch the “Development of...
Tama Tonga sends a cryptic message after his brothers join Solo Sikoa's new Bloodline at WWE Night of Champions
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
Tama Tonga has reacted to Solo Sikoa forming his new Bloodline at the WWE Night of Champions Premium Live Event. At the show, Tama's brothers, Tonga Loa and Hikuleo, joined forces with Sikoa. Sikoa defeated Fatu to win the WWE United States...
Bhutan acts to stay off travel ban list
The Bhutanese
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June 28, 2025
After working very hard to stay off any travel ban list and cooperating with United States (US) authorities, Bhutan was congratulating itself when the USA, earlier this month, announced a list of countries facing full and partial travel ban that...
Tonga mobilises as US travel ban threatens nationals
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 20, 2025
Tonga is preparing a response to the US travel restrictions affecting its citizens. The Prime Minister ʻAisake Eke says the US State Department has placed Tonga on a list of 36 countries facing restrictions, citing concerns over national security,...
Letters to the Editor | July 11, 2025
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
Proud Lauans Witnessing one of the colourful and well-prepared installation in the history of our beloved country, I can say that I am fortunate enough to be alive to see this day come to pass. It’s one of the events that I believe will be told...
MVA urges tree planting in line with global travel trend
Marianas Variety
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(MVA) — “Enjoy nature,” is the #1 activity visitors to The Marianas plan when they visit, according to the latest visitor exit survey by the Marianas Visitors Authority. MVA is raising awareness of the importance of preserving and planting trees...
These alternative holiday ideas make for great August escapes
The Times
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Such is the clamour for southern Europe and the Mediterranean that August’s other temptations tend to escape our attention. Instead of the Greek islands, for instance, what about Greenland and its wondrous glaciers? Or consider venturing to Africa...
What a Potential Travel Ban on Tuvalu Reveals About US Foreign Policy Under Trump
The Diplomat
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June 25, 2025
In mid-June 2025 reports emerged that the Trump administration would consider adding to its existing travel ban on 19 countries (signed in early June) an additional 36 countries, including three in the Pacific: Vanuatu, Tonga, and Tuvalu. In an...
The Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years on: re-energising for global peace
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 10, 2025
The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior on 10 July 1985, with the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira, was a terrible tragedy. But a greater tragedy is the horrendous legacy of Pacific nuclear testing for the people of Rongelap, the...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 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,...
Travelers From These 36 Countries May Soon Be Banned From Entering the U.S.
Fodors Travel Guide
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June 16, 2025
And other travel news you may have missed. This week in travel, we’ve uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: locals fire squirt guns at tourists (again); a woman has an epic meltdown in Milan over excess...
Tonga among 36 nations under fresh US travel‑ban threat
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 16, 2025
Tonga is one of 36 countries facing possible US visa and travel restrictions. A recent report by the Washington Post states that the US State Department has flagged 36 nations—including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu—under consideration for full or...