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CEO Insights Cook Islands Report

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEO Insight has just released its latest Cook Islands Special Report, offering an in-depth analysis of how this South Pacific jurisdiction has become a world-class centre for wealth...

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...

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...

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...

Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals

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...

Address by Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Farewell reception for the outgoing UN Resident Coordinator

SAMOA, February 18 - Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the...

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...

Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025

The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...

Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 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...

The Metals Company Announces Second Quarter 2025 Corporate Update

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) (“TMC”, the “Company” or “we”), a leading developer of the world’s largest estimated undeveloped resource of critical metals essential to energy, defense,...

Finland Charges Oil Tanker Team After Undersea Cable Damage

(MENAFN) Finland's deputy prosecutor general has formally charged the captain and two officers of the oil tanker Eagle S with aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications, following extensive damage to undersea cables...

Finland files charges against oil tanker team for vandalism

(MENAFN) Finland’s deputy prosecutor general has filed charges against the captain and two officers of the oil tanker Eagle S for aggravated vandalism and aggravated interference with telecommunications, following damage to undersea cables in the...

Visitor Spending Increased Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals in June 2025

Posted on Jul 31, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 857,102 total visitors to the Hawaiian Islands...

Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 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...

Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025

Posted on May 29, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in April...

Navigating Disaster Management: Lessons from the Merapi Eruption in Indonesia

After gaining experience as a disaster management analyst, Fega worked on several projects related to disaster response and management. In 2023, encouraged by her colleagues, Fega joined the UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk...

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...

Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: April 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 March...

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA

[PRESS RELEASE – TUESDAY 8 APRIL 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Victor Vavricker presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held...

Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 240,525 total visitors in Hawaii on any given...