Written by Two years ago fisher Siri James lived on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, in a small village near Pariva beach. But as the tides continued to rise, James was forced to move further in from the shore. “It’s not easy moving inland, I was born and raised by the seas, I am a […]
The democratically elected Cook Islands government controls domestic and international affairs, but the population holds New Zealand citizenship. (Cook Islands pic) WELLINGTON: New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific country, to allow the creation of its own passports and citizenship but said […]
NAHA, Dec 22 (News On Japan) – Santa takes to the skies, delivering presents to southern islands. From the rear of an open transport aircraft, boxes equipped with parachutes descend to the ground, marked by the glow of a blue light. These deliveries, bringing joy to residents of remote islands in the South Pacific, are […]
Thonsepar, aka St. Mary’s Islands, aka Coconut Island, sits in the Arabian Sea just off the coast of Karnataka state of India. The island is known for its distinctive geological formations, specifically the columnar joints (hexagon-shaped interlocking columns) that protrude from the earth. The columnar joints vary in height, but the tallest of them measures approximately […]
The Galapagos Islands lie across the equator, 900 kilometres off South America. The birdlife made famous by Darwin is extraordinary: not just finches but blue-footed boobies, penguins and flamingos. Among other wildlife unfazed by close human presence are sea lions, seals, giant tortoises, iguanas, and abundant other bird species. Get underwater, and you can swim […]
Whether on some distant island chain, perched on a mountain pass or hidden away in a deep valley, some of the most fascinating gifts of Japan’s unique geography are those hidden at its fringes, requiring a serious investment of time, planning – and more than a little luck – to experience. What would it feel […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is due to begin hearings in a landmark climate change case on Monday, examining what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact. After years of lobbying by island nations, the UN General Assembly asked the ICJ last […]
The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an $800m US military upgrade plan which includes a new airfield in the Pacific territory “has to happen” amid concern over China’s recent missile tests in the region. Tinian, home to about 3,500 people, is one of the three main islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern […]
“Tree islands” deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by U.S. troops. A tour of these refuges reveals a rich culture and a new risk: rising water. Source link
Choice of Life: Wild Islands is an engaging game that takes you on a challenging survival journey on a deserted island. Not just a card game, the game also offers a deep and engaging story. Do you have the courage to overcome the difficulties and write your own survival story? Note: You can also refer […]