Niue readying for construction of a new hotel
The Premier of Niue, Toke Talagi, says his government is finalising negotiations with a Chinese company for the development of a 40 room hotel complex adjacent to the country's golf course...[Niue]
Vieques 10 Years After the Bombing Stopped
Ten years ago May 1, the people of Vieques, Puerto Rico and their supporters from around the world defeated the most powerful military machine ever, through mass civil disobedience and without firing a single shot...[Vieques]
Better Coastal Management in Kosrae with Tidal Predictions
Kosrae has a new set of tide and sea-level forecasts available, based on measurements from a new water level sensor funded by the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change project at the Lelu Marina, Kosrae...[Kosrae]
‘We Are the First to Go’ from Climate Change
Students on island of Yap learn that climate change is not an abstraction in their futures....[Yap]
Cruise the South Pacific islands of Wala, Lifou, Noumea and more
Lifou, part of the Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia, is the largest of the archipelago of coral atolls and is proudly Kanak in character...[Lifou]
A Sleepy Micronesian State Faces Identity Crisis
Trouble is brewing in the Micronesian state of Yap. The U.S. is scaling back aid next year, so Yapese officials are turning to Chinese investors who plan to boost tourism. This could change the face of the tiny set of islands...[Yap]
Coconuts proposed to power FSM biofuel plan
Moves to revitalise the coconut industry in the Federated States of Micronesia could have far reaching implications for the rest of the Pacific Island countries...[Kosrae]
US Embassy funds piggery demonstration site in Pohnpei
The piggery will serve as a demonstration site to assist farmers with learning new methods for decreasing adverse environmental impacts caused by raising pigs...[Pohnpei (Ponape)]
European Commission Proposes Visa Free Travel
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to add five Caribbean Island Nations (Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago), 10 Pacific Island Nations (Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu) and Timor-Leste to the list of third countries and territories whose nationals are exempt from the visa obligation...[Palau (Belau)]
Remote Pacific boarding school runs out of food
Weipat High School on Onoun, one of the remote outer islands of the Federated States of Micronesia state of Chuuk, which provides education and accommodation to around 270 students from all the islands around the region, ran out of food last week...[Chuuk (Truk)]
Kosrae Recycles Thrash, Saving Environment & Helping Economy
The Kutkut Mwo Materials Recovery Facility is also a good example of a project funded by an external agency, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), handed over to the Kosrae state government, and then leased out to a foreign investor, the Micronesia Eco Corp...[Kosrae]
Niue fashion rocks the catwalk
The annual Niue Constitution Week held in October was in for a shake up this year, with a little fashion flair added into the national celebrations here in Aotearoa...[Niue]
Palau, Micronesia’s Jellyfish Lake Gets A 'Facelift'
One of the most unique attractions on the planet, Palau's Jellyfish Lake recently upgraded its previously-rutted access trail with a smoother, more pedestrian-friendly concrete path/stairway...[Palau (Belau)]
Dominica: Crab and Callaloo Soup
We can hear them scrambling through the darkness in the jungle of Dominica. They have us surrounded. Outnumbered....[Dominica]
4 million for Niue solar initiative
The remote island nation of Niue will access US$4,000,000 from the Pacific Environment Community (PEC) Fund for a significant national solar power initiative...[Niue]
Tradition continues: Micronesian Island Fair marks 25 years
A quarter of a century has gone by since the first fair bringing several Pacific nations together began in the open green space at Ypao Beach...[Palau (Belau)]
Ocean Acidification Threatens Island Nations' Food Security
Emissions from human activities are changing the ocean’s chemistry and temperature1, 2 in ways that threaten the livelihoods of those who depend on fish and seafood for all or part of their diets...[Kiribati]
Kosrae Joins Effort to Create Two Million-Square-Mile Shark Sanctuary
Kosrae has become the first member of the Federated States of Micronesia to establish shark protections in its waters. The unanimous vote by the legislature in Kosrae, a small island of 7,700 people in the Pacific, is an important step in the creation of the world’s first regional shark sanctuary, which will encompass 2 million square miles of ocean...[Kosrae]
Tourism project 'too massive' for Yap, says church
Public opposition has led to the suspension of a major tourism development on Yap, in the Federated States of Micronesia...[Yap]
Nauru surfers keen to display skills for new wave of arrivals
John Short, who works as a rigger at the port, with members of the Nauru Surf Club he set up so Nauruans can teach asylum seekers the rudiments of ocean survival and swimming...[Nauru]
Solar-Computer-Lab-in-a-Box and Solar Long-Distance WiFi Set up at Rural Island School in Udot, Chuuk, FSM
An innovative, solar-powered turnkey Computer-Lab-in-a-Box and a long-distance, solar-powered wireless internet connection were set up at a primary school on the island of Udot within Chuuk...[Chuuk (Truk)]
Tiny Island Nation Finds Olympic Pride In Weightlifter
Nauru, the smallest nation at the Olympics, did itself proud in weight lifting. Itte Detenamo was one of two competitors from his country and finished fourteenth in his category....[Nauru]
Speaking Kosrae: The Beautiful Language Of The Pacific Island Of Kosrae
There's something exotic about hearing a foreign language spoken no matter where you are in the world. Hearing the melodic sounds of the native tongue of Kosrae Island sang or spoken by a local Kosraen (pronounced Koshyran) is no exception...[Kosrae]
1,000 Dictionaries Headed to Yap, Micronesia
US residents might struggle to find the Central Pacific Island of Yap on a globe, but thanks to a donation from the Habele, native children on the islands of Yap will be getting a much-needed educational resource...[Yap]
USAToday: Vintage Vieques
Travelers smitten with this 21-mile-long island off the coast of Puerto Rico love it as much for what it lacks as for what it has...[Vieques]
Food and Wine: Caribbean Sleeper
Vieques, the tiny Puerto Rican island, is so sleepy that its guard dogs often doze off in the streets. Writer Susan Choi explores its gorgeous beaches and has one of the best meals of her life...[Vieques]
HuffPost: Mohamed Nasheed, Former Maldives President, Calls For U.S. To Embrace Climate Change Reality
Mohamed Nasheed, former president of the Maldives, has some words of climate change warning for the United States: "You can't pick and choose on science."...[Maldives]
Micronesian leaders sign climate change deal
Micronesian presidents have signed an agreement for a debt swap strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change...[Palau (Belau)]
An Ocean Pioneer: President Anote Tong
I had the honor last week to present the Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in National Stewardship of the Ocean to a longtime friend and the most visionary head of state I have ever known, His Excellency Anote Tong -- President of the Republic of Kiribati....[Kiribati]
WWF Micronesia Snorkeling Adventure - Nov 2012
There's a reason many WWF members join our Micronesia tour more than once. Some of the world's healthiest and accessible snorkeling sites are found in this South Pacific region...[Yap]
WWF Micronesia Snorkeling Adventure - Nov 2012
There's a reason many WWF members join our Micronesia tour more than once. Some of the world's healthiest and accessible snorkeling sites are found in this South Pacific region...[Palau (Belau)]
Federated States of Micronesia to Access USD 4 million for Solar Project
FSM will now access its US$4 million allocation from the Pacific Environment Community (PEC) Fund to supplement electricity generation through solar energy on its dispersed northern Pacific states...[Yap]
Walking in Dominica: surviving a long-distance trek
Despite a catalogue of potential pitfalls in Dominica, Suzy Bennett took on the Caribbean’s only long-distance trek – and found much to savour along the way...[Dominica]
President Toribiong talks about Palau’s sustainability programs
Toribiong spoke about the sustainable programs that have been implemented that enabled Palau to move forward with their long-term plans to create a sustainable island...[Palau (Belau)]
Entire nation of Kiribati to be relocated over rising sea level threat
In what could be the world's first climate-induced migration of modern times, Anote Tong, the Kiribati president, said he was in talks with Fiji's military government to buy up to 5,000 acres of freehold land on which his countrymen could be housed...[Kiribati]
Micronesia: the Next Cruise Discovery?
A hitherto unknown patch of the North Pacific Ocean could well feature more frequently in cruise itineraries if the newly formed Micronesian Cruise Association (MCA) have their way...[Palau (Belau)]
Culebra offers quiet sunny beaches — and just the odd rusty tank
It's 12 o'clock and I'm being driven to the tiny Culebra airport by Carlos who manages the hotel I've been staying at. In about 30 minutes my plane takes off...[Culebra]
Ultimate underdogs story deserves support
The story of 'Up Pohnpei' - a new book that provides a welcome reminder of football's true virtues - is not over, writes TEAMtalk's Jon Holmes...[Pohnpei (Ponape)]
Chuuk: Underwater time bombs
Nearly 70 years on, shipwrecks are a looming time bomb for the environment and inhabitants of Chuuk Atoll. The shipwrecks are a major tourist attraction and Chuuk Lagoon is a paradise for divers. But decades of corrosion, shifting tides and storms have weakened many of the wrecks...[Chuuk (Truk)]
Beyond Bora Bora
Calgary Herald Article-When one considers the optimal wine making terroir, or the unique qualities of the environment that influences the wine it produces, a coral atoll in the middle of the Pacific doesn't normally come to mind...[Bora Bora]
Puerto Rico to improve ferry service to islands
U.S. territory's government is renting a fifth ferry to increase the number of daily trips between the islands...[Vieques]
Palau Focusing on Climate Change Impact
The Republic of Palau, like many island nations, is learning new ways and relearning old ways to adapt and mitigate the impacts of climate change....[Palau (Belau)]
Palau: A Pacific Paradise at the End of the Rainbow
On a visit to the Pacific archipelago of Palau, there's every chance you'll see a rainbow spreading its colors across the sky here in the far western Pacific.
In fact, rainbows are so common that "Rainbow's End" is Palau's official motto.
...[Palau (Belau)]
Renewable Energy For Micronesia
Micronesia is blessed with sun and wind, rain and mountain, ocean waves and depths; all sources of renewable energy for those with the wit and will to harvest them...[Kosrae]
Nature Conservancy gives $1M to support challenge
The check fulfills a $3 million commitment made by the Nature Conservancy toward an endowment to support the Micronesia Challenge...[Palau (Belau)]
New "Pacific Oceanscape" Makes History
Heads of State and Governments from 15 nations endorsed a draft framework for the long-term, sustainable, and cooperative management of 38.5 million km2 (nearly 24 million square miles) surrounding their collective islands...[Palau (Belau)]
Pacific At International Climate Conference
Pacific survival is what the region is negotiating for during the Climate conference in Durban over the next three weeks...[Pohnpei (Ponape)]
Global Warming impacts a real concern for Pacific Island Nations
A major new report on climate change in the Pacific Ocean region reports that the region is getter hotter, sea levels are rising, rainfall is changing and equatorial winds have weakened. The number of tropical cyclones may decrease slightly in the future, however cyclone intensity may also increase...[Palau (Belau)]
5 Budget-Friendly Things to Do on Rarotonga
Arriving in the South Pacific Island of Rarotonga feels like stepping into a screen saver. Palm trees dot along sandy white beaches while soft, transparent blue waves crawl up the shoreline...[Rarotonga]
Pacific nations discuss climate change impact on food, drinking water
Heads of government, ministers and ambassadors from 22 Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) and Australia, France, New Zealand and the USA will gather in Noumea, New Caledonia on Monday for the 7th Conference of the Pacific Community to discuss the impact of climate change on food and drinking water – one of the most critical issues facing the Pacific region today...[Palau (Belau)]
Micronesia sees installation of 1.5 MW wave energy project
The State of Kosrae could become the first island in the world to be completely powered by wave energy and other renewable energy sources...[Kosrae]
Pacific warfare long over, but deadly legacy of weapons still troublesome
World War II may have ended more than 60 years ago, but for those living in the Pacific "theatre of war" the legacy of death and devastation remains...[Palau (Belau)]
UH-Manoa to host Pacific Islands Climate Science Center
United States Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the selection of the University of Hawaii-Manoa in Honolulu as host of the Department of the Interior's Pacific Islands Climate Science Center (CSC)...
USAid opens regional office in the Pacific
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) opened its new Pacific Island Regional office in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea October 5...
Ending pirate fishing for the future of the Pacific
Pohnpei is also at the heart of the biggest tuna fishing ground in the world, the West and Central Pacific from where almost 60% of the world’s favorite fish comes from...[Pohnpei (Ponape)]
Palau Is Naturally Eco-Friendly
With so many tourism entities intent on implementing new environmentally-friendly programs, procedures and strategies, the destination of Palau needs not enhance what is already an ingrained custom in this North Pacific paradise...[Palau (Belau)]
FSM hotel closes after 40 years in business
After 40 years of business in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Village Hotel, a tourism icon in the country has closed after failing to renew its land lease...[The Village Hotel]
No plane no gain at St. Maarten’s Maho beach
Signs on Maho Beach warn of potential for 'extreme bodily harm and/or death,' but the bikini-clad tourists don’t seem concerned...[Sunset Bar & Grill]
St. Maarten’s Extreme Airport: A Caribbean Paradise for Thrill Seekers, Aviation Enthusiasts
After the long flight to a Caribbean paradise, most tourists can't wait to get away from the airport — except on the island of St. Maarten, where the airport is the main attraction...[Sunset Bar & Grill]
The day the earth boiled
The world's second largest boiling lake (New Zealand has the largest), its surface churnings hint at an unstable, shuddering earth below. For Dominica, along with many of its eastern Caribbean neighbours, is volcanic...[Boiling Lake]
Dominica's new coast-to-coast walking trail
Our very own explorer is one of the first visitors to tread a walking new trail which runs the length of Dominica, through virgin rainforest, over mountainous ridges and to a boiling volcanic lake...[Waitukubuli National Trail]
New Visitor Center on Yap Shares Culture
Those visiting Colonia, Yap, in the Federated States of Micronesia will notice a new set of hand-hewn traditional-style buildings downtown where the Yap Visitors Bureau once stood...[Yap Living History Museum]
Upward Bound students visit Yap museum
High school students from the Upward Bound Program visited the Yap Living History Museum recently...[Yap Living History Museum]
At Chez Shack, fine food meets island attitude
Proudly run-down and rife with tropical bohemia, the place is an island institution for Canadian and American expats and tourists (many of whom hail from Boston) who come for the island lore almost as much as for the food...[Chez Shack]
John Hix builds "eco-chic" in the Caribbean
One of the first architects we ever met with any concern for the environment was John Hix, who wrote the influential book "the Glass House" in 1974...[The Hix House]
Worlds Most Romantic Hotels
Four Seasons Resort and Hotel Bora Bora is ranked #1....[Four Seasons Resort and Hotel Bora Bora]
What to Eat...The Secret Recipe of Zach Sizer
Article written by Joa Tous in En Culebra magazine in August 2011 ...[Zaco's Tacos]
What to Eat... with Chef Susie Hebert
Article about the restaurant written by Joa Tous in En Culebra magazine in February 2011...[Susie's Restaurant]
What to Eat... Fede and Alicia find The Spot
Article about The Spot written by Joa Tous in November 2010...[The Spot]
Jellyfish Lake In Palau Swarms With Complex Historical Wonders
Who knew the gelatinous bags of goo known as jellyfish could have such a complex history?...[Jellyfish Lake]
Islands.com: Spotlight on Palmetto Guesthouse
Featured in "Best Islands to Live On: Culebra" article...[Palmetto Guesthouse]
Palau, Micronesia Introduces NEW Eco Theme Park
Recently opened, the Palau Eco Theme Park introduces a whole new brand of adventure to this Micronesian paradise...[Palau Eco Theme Park ]
Jean P. Haydon Museum receives donations for artifacts and history collection
...[Jean P Haydon Museum]
Darwin's Jellyfishes
FLOATING in a silent world the color of milky green tea, I am enveloped by an undulating horde of 10 million jellyfish, some the size of cantaloupes, others the size of apples and a few no bigger than blueberries. All dance the two-step jelly ballet: pulse in, pulse out; pulse in, pulse out. Their simple rhythm is as soothing and vital as a heartbeat...[Jellyfish Lake]
Sensual Snorkeling in Palau's Jellyfish Lake
I had never thought of snorkeling or of jellyfish as being sensual before, but that’s how it was described to me before entering Jellyfish Lake in Palau...[Jellyfish Lake]
Keeping Ant Safe
An article by the Nature Conservatory detailing the conservation efforts by the state of Pohnpei to save Ant Atoll....[Ant Atoll]
A Giant Stone Coin At The Bottom Of The Sea
The question led us to Yap — a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where for hundreds of years people used giant stone discs as a form of money. As it turns out, those stone discs say a lot about the meaning of money...[Stone Money]
The open sailing canoes of Yap
For centuries, the islanders of Yap were renowned in the Pacific for their navigational skills. They could travel hundreds of miles in open sailing canoes, charting their course by the stars, the winds, and the pattern of the waves...[Canoe Sailing]
PRIs The World: Stone money
On the Pacific Island of Yap, you can’t exactly keep change in your pocket when dealing in the local currency. It’s stone – and up to twelve feet across. Its origins go back millennia...[Stone Money]
Fitzroy Island Resort's successful reopening
You don't have to scour the streets of the CBD to find Cairns' next top night spot. Melbourne band Chocolate Starfish became the first to play on the stage at Foxy's bar on Fitzroy....[Foxy's Bar]
Joshua's island resort on market
Fitzroy Island Resort, owned by Sunshine Coast man Joshua Hunt, has been put on the market by his company's receivers...[Fitzroy Island Resort]
