Nonprofit still searching for COFA citizens on Oʻahu to apply for COVID funeral aid

A federal program providing funeral assistance to those who lost loved ones — excluding citizens of Micronesian nations — to COVID-19 is set to end in late September. But the City and County of Honolulu has funded a $2 million program to assist...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 25 – July 31, 2025 

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US rollbacks imperil global plastic treaty

A general view of the assembly hall at the start of plastics treaty negotiations at the United Nations Offices in Geneva on Aug 5, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] GENEVA — Hopes for a "last-chance" ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have...

Mold, corrosion at Guam barracks spark worldwide Navy housing inspections

Problems at Palau Hall barracks on Guam include exposed wires, corroded plumbing, deteriorating walls and mold that had been painted over, according to the Project on Government Oversight. () Major problems with Guam housing prompted the Navy...

How The World’s Highest Court Bolstered The Fight For Climate Reparations

The International Court of Justice ruling that climate harm violates international law is expected to shape current — and future — climate lawsuits. This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As...

Beyond the myths: Understanding BRICS

Last July, the leaders of BRICS, a political and diplomatic coordination forum formed by countries from the Global South, gathered in Brazil for its 17th Summit. The group, now composed of 11 full members, has recently drawn headlines and...

Benidorm expands swimming channel at Poniente beach

The channel now measures 200 metres. Credit: Consell Comarcal del Baix Emporda / Creative Commons Early-morning swimmers at Poniente beach in Benidorm were met with a welcome surprise on Monday August 4: the local council has doubled the length of...

Japan offers 3 million vaccine doses at Pacific Islands Summit

Japan will provide Pacific island nations and territories with 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from mid-July through the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday. Suga’s announcement came as...

Hawaii decides how to spend 'green fees' to protect nature, tourism

What’s the context? Hawaii's landmark climate impact fee will boost conservation, offering a model as Trump cuts climate and environmental spending. Hawaii increasing tax on hotels, cruise ships Green fees to raise $100 million a year Public asked...

Nations support Taiwan’s meaningful engagement in the WHO

The representative offices in Taiwan of eight nations yesterday issued a joint statement reiterating their support for Taiwan’s meaningful engagement with the WHO and for Taipei’s participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly (WHA)....

Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten global treaty on plastics pollution

GENEVA - Hopes for a “last-chance” ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the final round of negotiations. Diplomats and climate...

Trump rollbacks and pressure from oil-producing countries threaten global plastics treaty

Open this photo in gallery:Plastics items lie next to a piece of artwork by Canadian artist, activist, and photographer Benjamin Von Wong titled 'The Thinker's Burden,' which is being created for the plastics treaty negotiations, in front of the...

Who’s Making The World A Better Place? B&T’s Best Of The Best Social Changemakers!

If you’re like B&T and you’re inspired by the way media contributes to making positive changes in the world beyond the industry, you’ll know just how important it is to recognise those at the forefront of these causes. Leading this contribution...

Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten plastics treaty

Hopes for a “last chance” ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the final round of negotiations. Diplomats and climate advocates warn...

Nations voice support for Taiwan’s WHA participation

Eight foreign offices in Taiwan and representatives of 11 diplomatic allies expressed support for Taiwan’s participation in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) ahead of its opening in Geneva, Switzerland, today. In a joint statement issued today,...

Oil producer pressure, Trump rollbacks threaten last-chance global plastics treaty

By Olivia Le Poidevin and Valerie Volcovici GENEVA (Reuters) -Hopes for a "last chance" ambitious global treaty to curb plastic pollution have dimmed as delegates gather this week at the United Nations in Geneva for what was intended to be the...

Road riding in Catalonia: Costa Barcelona

The Catalonia region in northeast Spain offers the perfect combination of warm climate, great food, relaxed culture and, of course, amazing riding. Join us as we showcase eight great road cycling routes in Catalonia’s eight separate regions, and...

DPWH: 8 national road sections closed on July 23 due to bad weather

DPWH logo MANILA, Philippines — Eight national road sections across the country remain closed to traffic due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat), Tropical Cyclone Crising, and a low-pressure area (LPA), the Department of...

BlackLine Studio360: The Platform for Future-Readiness

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Edinburgh international children’s festival review – naughty shadows, silly grown-ups and tongue twisters

If you think Peter Pan had problems with his shadow, you should see what Tangram Kollektiv have to contend with. In the German-French company’s clever and understated Shades of Shadows, performers Sarah Chaudon and Clara Palau y Herrero find...