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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
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
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
Southpac Appoints Mike Arand as Chief Executive Officer
Mike’s appointment and Southpac’s rebrand mark the next phase of growth, building on a 40+ year legacy of leadership in offshore asset protection. TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Southpac Group, a market leader in...
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
Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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September 30, 2025
Posted on Sep 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 806,776 total visitors to the Hawaiian...
Owner: American Government
ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Deep-Sea Mining Market Sector to hit $40.79B by 2032, Growing at 34% CAGR from 2025 to 2032
Deep-Sea Mining Market: Navigating the Depths of Opportunity and Responsibility WASHINGTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Deep-Sea Mining Market Overview The deep-sea mining industry is undergoing a transformative...
Pacific health leaders call for stronger alcohol and tobacco policies
WHO says alcohol use is the world's leading risk factor for illness, disability and death. Photo: 123rf Pacific health leaders say alcohol and tobacco control are key to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Health ministers from 38...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Rugby league: Teams named for rugby league Pacific Championships week two
Photo: © NRL Photos Toa Samoa hooker Jazz Tevaga has been named in the team for this weekend's Pacific Championships match against Tonga, despite a failed head injury assessment last weekend. Samoa's management is seeking an exemption to allow him...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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Four Cook Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” In a bold act of oceanic resistance, the group targeted...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Cook Islands urges equity as IMO delays net-zero shipping framework
Neutral
Pacific News Service
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The Cook Islands says the delay in adopting the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework could provide valuable time for further discussion and improvements to ensure equity for all nations. The Second Extraordinary session...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Cook Islands aviator returns home in milestone RNZAF flight to Ma'uke
The RNZAF’s Sergeant Matatunoa Mata got an enthusiastic welcome when he landed at his home island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands for Exercise Tropic Twilight Photo: Supplied - NZDF A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) made an...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Pacific activists protest deep sea mining as US-owned exploration vessel docks in Cook Islands
Avarua, Rarotonga, Holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” Cook Islands activists confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, peacefully protesting the emerging threat of deep sea mining. Four activists in...
Owner: Greenpeace (Non-profit)
PNG’s Rhyse Martin Says Kumuls Stronger Than Ever Ahead of Cook Islands Match
Papua New Guinea Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin says the national rugby league side is more united and powerful than ever as they prepare to face the Cook Islands Aitu in the Pacific Championships this Saturday in Port Moresby. Returning home after...
Owner: Non-transparent
PNG Kumuls Ready for Cook Islands Test, Says Captain Rhyse Martin
Papua New Guinea’s rugby league captain Rhyse Martin says the Kumuls are ready to deliver a strong performance when they meet the Cook Islands Aitu this Saturday in Port Moresby for the Pacific Championships. After helping Hull KR to a Super...
Owner: Non-transparent
NCEA changes: Cook Islands education ministry submits official feedback
By Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands News Photo: RNZ The Cook Islands Education Ministry has submitted formal feedback to New Zealand regarding the proposed overhaul of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) after consulting with...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Māori ocean rights under threat: Why Pasifika should be paying attention
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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A controversial move by the New Zealand Government to tighten laws around customary marine title is sparking growing concern among Māori, and Pacific communities are being urged to pay close attention. The coalition government’s proposed changes...
Owner: New Zealand Government
