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Artemis Fine Arts reels in hefty $393K at auction of antiquities & tribal treasures from Santa Fe’s Ralph T. Coe Center

Proceeds from the 380 lots consigned by the Coe will benefit the nonprofit’s Rehoming Program for repatriation and future care of cultural art BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 22, Artemis Fine Arts...

PM SOGAVARE RECEIVED COURTESY CALL FROM COOK ISLANDS PM

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this morning has received a courtesy call from the Prime Minister of Cook Islands, honorable Mark Brown. PM Sogavare’s counterpart PM Brown will be in Honiara for three days to witness Cook Islands athletes...

Cook Islands’ original path toward equality

On April 14th members of the Cook Islands rainbow community assembled at parliament with colourful flags and cautious optimism. It turned out to be the day they’d been working toward for the last twelve years. Parliament removed laws prohibiting...

Programme Steering Committee Meeting Delegates Tour Circle Cook Islands Upcycling Initiative

Upcycling has become an emerging trend among consumers who want to draw attention to the problems of overproduction and overconsumption but with global initiatives and from our Pacific region, the Instagram tag of #upcycle currently has over five...

Fall Deeper in Love in the Cook Islands

A perfect tropical paradise getaway is certainly the greatest way to preserve and hold on to that special bond you share with your significant other. And what better place to spend precious time together than in the Pacific! Were you looking for...

Mana College students embrace Tongan culture in a sports and cultural exchange

A group of 38 consisting of netball players and staff from Mana College visited Tonga on a sports and cultural exchange with Tonga Tourism and the Tonga Netball Association 27th September – 3rd October, 2023. The exchange was part of the vision of...

Pacific Earth Ovens – The Preserved Art of Ancient Cooking

As islanders, the people of the Pacific obtain their protein from the abundant fish in the Pacific Ocean. Along with fish, the Pacific is also renowned for its unique chicken, pork and beef dishes which are often accompanied with vegetable staples...

7k Metals Announces Mega 1-Kilo Grand Canyon Silver Coin

First of its kind in the industry IDAHO FALLS, ID, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7k Metals is set to make a big impression with the upcoming release of one of its largest and most unique coins to date: the 1-kilo Grand...

Talking Wood Studio, Award winning artisan bowl maker expands internationally to 108 Countries

Talking Wood Studio today announced the international expansion of its online store as it continues its mission to adorn the world’s finest tables. CANTON, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talking Wood Studio today...

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki at the Welcome Reception, U.S. Embassy Residence

SAMOA, September 11 - (September 12, 2024) Faafetai Chaplain Lt Col (Todd) Brown for the thoughtful word of encouragement. Your Highnesses, Head of State and Masiofo Your Excellency, Council of Deputies and your good lady Honorable Deputy Prime...

Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable advances journey towards Cleaner Pacific

9 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu – The Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) guided by the theme “Clean Environment. Resilient Oceans. Healthy Communities” has closed with a renewed focus to strengthen regional cooperation, collaboration,...

Te Maeva Nui Celebrations

Te Maeva Nui is a significant event in the Cook Islands that celebrates our culture, traditions, and the progress we have made as a nation. As a self-governing territory associated with New Zealand, we have ample opportunities to travel and...

Houston’s Celebrity Mint offering $10,000 reward for missing Mike Tyson memorabilia

HOUSTON, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrity Mint, known for creating the first precious metal legal tender trading cards and coins, is offering a $10,000 reward for the return of four missing coins featuring boxing legend Mike Tyson. The...

Hawai‘i Hosts FestPAC for the First Time and Strengthens its Bonds with Island Nations

Posted on Jul 1, 2024 in Main Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers had the honor of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai‘i for the first time in the festival’s...

FestPAC participation vital for tourism sector

Solomon Islands’ participation at regional festivals such as the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) and Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) is vital for the country’s tourism industry. This was highlighted by the Director of...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Hawaiʻi Announces Readiness to Host 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture

JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers...

Small Islands, Big Dreams: Children and Youth for Small Islands Developing States Resilience

26 May 2024, Antigua and Barbuda - The echo of young people from across Small Islands Developing States will resonate at the Fourth International Conference to start in Antigua and Barbuda tomorrow. Approximately 60 Children and youth between the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2022

SAMOA, October 1 - Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership We—the governments of Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon...

Solomon Islands committed to deliver a ‘Safe and Green Pacific Games’

06 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The rich tapestry of cultures found within the Solomon Islands was on display during the opening day of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) officials meeting as Solomon Island...

Media Release _ Marking 78 years of the United Nations

SAMOA, October 22 - Apia Samoa – The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Samoa is commemorating the United Nations Day on Tuesday, 24th of October at the One UN House located at Tuanaimato. The United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day,...