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Air Connectivity: Air New Zealand plans to increase Auckland–Papeete flights to as many as five a week during the 2027 Pacific Games, adding a daytime travel option and more capacity for visitors. Cruise Tourism: Windstar’s Star Breeze showcased upgraded dining during a French Polynesia sailing, part of the line’s broader investment in its onboard guest experience. Climate Finance: French Polynesia is among the territories receiving support to turn climate priorities into fundable projects, including coastal planning informed by local knowledge, water security and local food production. Seabed Mining: Two US companies have applied to explore seabed areas near French Polynesia, Cook Islands and Kiribati. French Polynesia has opposed a proposal, citing inadequate consultation and risks to sensitive marine areas.

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Nov. 5, 2026

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US seabed mining bids draw Pacific pushback for bypassing UN-linked regulator

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Nov. 12, 2026

U.S companies apply to explore deep-sea mining in area bordering Pacific island states

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Owned By	The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd (Kora Nou President)
Year Founded	2014
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Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
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Nov. 11, 2026

Pacific Islands Push Back as US Firms Seek Seabed Mining Rights

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Year Founded	2018
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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Nov. 11, 2026

US companies apply to explore deep-sea mining in area bordering Pacific island states

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Year Founded	1999
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, California, Menlo Park
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 22, 2026

US Deep-Sea Mining Claim Areas Rival ISA Licenses in Size

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Year Founded	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Florida, Plantation
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 21, 2026

US Deep-Sea Mining Claim Areas Now Rival ISA Licenses in Size

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Year Founded	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Florida, Plantation
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Oct. 20, 2026

US deep-sea mining claims in Pacific’s high seas now rival the area set aside by international regulator

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Year Founded	1999
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, California, Menlo Park
Owner Country	United States

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Nov. 12, 2026

Turning plans into fundable projects: Island territories bring climate finance solutions to COP31

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Owner: Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher) info about owner

The Pacific Island Times

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Owned By	Mar-Vic Cagurangan (Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.pacificislandtimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Guam, Tamuning
Owner Country	Guam

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