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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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
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...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
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...
Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals
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State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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September 30, 2025
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...
Owner: American Government
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...
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...
Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025
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State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 28, 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...
Owner: American Government
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,...
Bula scores four tries to help Fiji Bati thump Cook Islands
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Jahream Bula scored four tries to help the Vodafone Fiji Bati defeat Cook Islands 44-24 in their opening Pacific Championships Bowl clash in the men's rugby league competition at Port Moresby last night. The Wests Tigers fullback was in impressive...
Owner: William Parkinson
Cook Islands Moana beat Orchids, in opening Pacific Bowl clash
Cook Islands Moana players celebrate their 34-6 win over PNG on Saturday, in Port Moresby. Photo: Cooks Islands Rugby League Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa 3.35pm Sunday, 19 October Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Kiwis v Toa Samoa...
Owner: New Zealand Government
League: Jahream Bula scores four tries as Fiji's Bati defeat Cook Islands
Fiji Bati rugby league players Kurt Donoghoe (left) and Michael Jennings (centre) celebrate Jahream Bula's try against Cook Islands. Photo: FNRL Jahream Bula scored four tries to help Fiji defeat Cook Islands 44-24 in their opening Pacific...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Cook Islands off to winning start!
Owner: Murdoch Family
Cook Islands Moana crush PNG Orchids 34-6
The Cook Islands Moana held off the PNG Orchids in the second half to claim a convincing 34–6 victory in the 2025 Pacific Championships Women’s opening match at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. The Moana proved to be the stronger...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Fiji Outclass Cook Islands in 44-24 Pacific Championships Victory
Fiji Bati made a powerful statement in Port Moresby, overpowering the Cook Islands Aitu 44-24 in the Pacific Championships opener at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday, 18th October. It was a sunny afternoon that saw the Fijians display...
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PNG Orchids Suffer Heavy Loss to Cook Islands Moana in Pacific Championships Opener
The PNG Orchids endured a tough 34–6 loss to the Cook Islands Moana as the Pacific Championships Women kicked off at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday. Papua New Guinea opened the scoring through Emily Veivers, who converted her own try...
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Halftime: Cook Islands lead PNG Orchids
At halftime of the women’s opening match of the Pacific Championships, the Cook Islands Moana lead the PNG Orchids 20–6 at the National Football Stadium. The Moana capitalised on early possession to build their lead, while the Orchids managed to...
Owner: Murdoch Family
Fiji Bati overpower Cook Islands Aitu 44–24 in Pacific Championships
The Fiji Bati proved too strong for the Cook Islands Aitu in their 2025 Pacific Championships opener at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, cruising to a commanding 44–24 victory. Fiji set the tone early, dominating the first half with...
Owner: Murdoch Family
PNG Orchids Outplayed by Cook Islands Moana in Santos Stadium Clash
The PNG Orchids were overpowered 34–6 by the Cook Islands Moana in their Pacific Championships Women’s Round 1 clash at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday. Emily Veivers gave Papua New Guinea an early glimmer of hope, scoring and...
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