The first-of-its-kind study reveals that the world’s most strongly protected marine reserves successfully curb industrial fishing activity, offering a new way to assess fishing compliance and bridge blind spots in current monitoring methods. WASHINGTON (NATIOONAL GEOGRAPHIC PRISTINE SEAS) — New peer-reviewed research in the journal Science demonstrates the power of strict legal bans against industrial […]
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Geopolitical tensions challenge Pacific regionalism
By Niuone Eliuta WELLINGTON (DEVPOLICY.ORG) —-The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a vital platform for regional cooperation, has long been a space where Pacific nations address shared challenges like climate change, economic development and cultural preservation. However, recent actions by China to undermine Taiwan’s participation — at previous Forum meetings, including the 2024 meeting in Tonga, […]
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Reconsidering military exercises in Palau:
A Call for Peace, Protection, and Preservation As the U.S. military carries out its Exercise Resolute Force Pacific in Palau, complete with the public display of warplanes like the KC-135 Stratotanker and the F-35 Lightning II, many of us in the community are left asking: What is the real cost of this show of force? […]
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Team Palau and the Pacific Mini Games 2025:
A Legacy of Spirit, Strength, and Service The Silent Majorityby Alonzo Kahalicalkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, In the heart of the Pacific, on our small but proud islands, something extraordinary happened this year. The 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau were more than just a sporting event, they were a living testament to who we are as […]
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Running Toward Reform
A Sprinter’s Open Letter to Palau’s Sports Leadership Alii, As a proud athlete representing Palau, I am writing this from a place of deep respect, but also deep concern. After recent events and a lot of reflection, I have made peace with the situation. I met with the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) and had […]
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When Silence Becomes Normal: How Acceptance Becomes the Problem
The Silent Majority by Alonzo Kahalic alkahalic6801@gmail.com Dear Editor, There’s a famous psychological experiment involving a dog placed on an electrified floor that delivered a mild but persistent shock. At first, the dog would jump and whimper, trying to escape the pain. But when the experimenters placed a barrier so it couldn’t flee, something tragic […]