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News24 | SEE | Virus-hit cruise ship evacuees head to Europe A medical plane that left Cape Verde following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by the hantavirus landed in Spain’s Canary Islands on Wednesday, while a second flight headed for the Netherlands.

Nine sound recordist dies on family holiday in Bali Chris “Ando” Andersen was holidaying with his wife, son and parents-in-law on the Indonesian island when an accident happened.

Nine sound recordist dies on family holiday in Bali Chris “Ando” Andersen was holidaying with his wife, son and parents-in-law on the Indonesian island when an accident happened.

Nine sound recordist dies on family holiday in Bali Chris “Ando” Andersen was holidaying with his wife, son and parents-in-law on the Indonesian island when an accident happened.

Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast Heavy rain was expected for most of the South Island's West Coast through until the weekend.

Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Resort With a Rum Shack, an Umami Burger, and a Katsuya Beach Club The beach at Cas en Bas Bay feels different from most of Saint Lucia’s resort coastline. The sand runs long along the island’s northern edge, with kite surfers crossing the water and low-rise villas spread between beach bars and golf communities. The energy Rodney Bay is only minutes away, but this part of Cap Estate stays quieter, with wide stretches of […] The post Saint Lucia Is Getting a New Resort With a Rum Shack, an Umami Burger, and a Katsuya Beach Club appeared first on Caribbean Journal .

A cheap part that should have been replaced was behind near-disaster on Interislander ferry An 18-year-old rubber joint that had been in service for more than double its recommended lifespan ruptured on a Cook Strait ferry, causing a total blackout and leaving the ship drifting toward rocks.

WHO says hantavirus is not the new COVID, as passengers evacuated from outbreak cruise ship The cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left Cape Verde and is headed for the Canary Islands, where passengers are expected to depart the vessel and begin heading home. Three people have died in the outbreak with eight recorded cases so far. But the World Health Organisation is moving to reassure people hantavirus is not the new COVID-19.

How bad is the Navotas landfill fire? The weekslong Navotas landfill fire has displaced residents of nearby island communities

Hantavirus patients evacuated as cruise ship steams for the Canary Islands 'Unless a medical condition prevents it, all foreign passengers will be repatriated,' says Spain's minister of health

Durante un eclipse solar total, la Luna bloquea la luz del Sol por completo en una zona limitada del planeta, conocida como franja de totalidad. En 2026, esta franja incluirá países como España e Islandia.

Meet the Only Croatian Island Inhabited by Bears May the 7th, 2026 – There’s a Croatian island inhabited by bears. It has no vowels in its name, and it’s the only island in the country where these large predators actually live. As Putni kofer writes, did you know that there is a Croatian island where you can come face to face with the ...

Hantavirus: Madrid and the Canary Islands clash over arrival of MV Hondius in Tenerife The Spanish government says it is carrying out a health operation in coordination with the European Union, while authorities of the archipelago criticize a decision they say has been imposed without consultation.

Many unknowns surround an 'unprecedented and worrying' hantavirus outbreak; WHO seeks to reassure public on pandemic risk The Andes strain, which can be transmitted between humans via droplets of saliva, was identified on Wednesday through sequencing in three patients who had traveled aboard the MV Hondius, a cruise ship that was due to dock in the Canary Islands in the coming days. Here is an overview of the main questions raised by this outbreak.

Sixteen dead as bus, oil tanker collide in Indonesia A passenger bus has collided with a fuel tanker truck on Indonesia's Sumatra island, killing at least 16 people.

RI lawmakers weigh extended bar hours during World Cup A bill that would permit restaurants and bars to stay open later during select matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup scored its first “goooooal” with the Rhode Island General Assembly Tuesday, passing the House 60-8. The Senate duplicate of Central Falls Democratic Rep. Joshua Giraldo’s bill, H8009A, now heads for a floor vote on […]

Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship as Spain says vessel can dock British guide Martin Anstee, 56, among those evacuated from MV Hondius, which is now heading for Canary Islands Explainer: What is hantavirus? Three people with suspected hantavirus have been medically evacuated from a cruise ship. They include a British man who was an expedition guide onboard the ship, the MV Hondius.

Passengers on hantavirus-stricken ship sway between fear and boredom It was billed as an Atlantic odyssey to some of the most remote islands in the world. Instead, the cruise on the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius was left stranded off Cabo Verde, formerly known as Cape Verde, with passengers in their cabins, medical workers in protective suits tending to the sick and the ship’s operator seeking a safe port. The outbreak has left three dead and eight confirmed or suspected cases linked to the ‌Dutch-flagged expedition ship.

Island nation breaks with British Crown Antigua and Barbuda has removed allegiance to the British monarch from officials’ oaths under revised constitutional rules Read Full Article at RT.com

The evacuation of passengers from the cruise ship MS Hondius, which has been hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, will begin in the Canary Islands on May 11, the Spanish Interior Ministry said. All passengers will remain on the cruise ship until the planes that will escort them onward arrive, it added. The ship is expected to reach the Canary Islands by Saturday, AFP news agency reported.

Shekarchi apparently resigns as speaker to pursue seat on Rhode Island Supreme Court House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Wednesday all but ended speculation about his future plans with just over 24 hours to go before applications for an opening on the Rhode Island Supreme Court are due. Officially, Shekarchi will formally announce if he is applying for a lifetime seat on the state’s highest court on Thursday, […]

VIRAL FEARS: Another MV Hondius patient tests positive for hantavirus as ship heads for Canary Islands A new case of hantavirus has emerged on the MV Hondius, raising concerns among health authorities regarding human-to-human transmission.

Marshall Islands welcomes first of 2 new US-made planes The first of two new American-made aircraft - the Cessna SkyCourier - arrived last Thursday and was officially blessed earlier this week at the Air Marshall Islands hangar.

East Providence sewage spill forces closure of top shellfishing area The most popular and densely populated shellfishing area in Rhode Island is temporarily closed after 800,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into Narragansett Bay from a sewage pipe in East Providence Monday. The cause of the ruptured 20-inch pipe near Watchemoket Cove along the East Bay Bike Path remains under investigation by the Rhode Island […]

Israeli court rejects Gaza flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention The two were seized by Israeli forces and brought to Israel for questioning, while the others were taken to the Greek island of Crete and released

Breeze Airways Is Adding Nonstop Flights to St. Thomas From Atlantic City The first thing many travelers notice in St. Thomas is how quickly the island settles into vacation mode.

UN calls for release of two flotilla activists as Israel extends their detention The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called today for the release of two Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) organizers who were kidnapped by Israeli forces last week and have been held in Israel since. Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Ávila were detained in international waters near the Greek island Crete, along with other activists, by Israeli forces who attacked 22 vessels from the fleet that was […] The post UN calls for release of two flotilla activists as Israel extends their detention first appeared on Mada Masr .

2 men killed in head-on collision on Hawaii island Two men were killed Tuesday in a head-on collision on Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawaii island.

Nominations now open for WATA Hydrate to Educate initiative KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nominations are now open for WATA’s Hydrate to Educate initiative, with the 2026 programme set to invest more than $12 million in educational support and school development across Jamaica. Hydrate to Educate will provide direct financial assistance to 30 secondary-level students, each receiving $200,000 to help with the cost of school-related expenses, such as tuition, textbooks, transportation, and other educational needs. Fourteen schools will also benefit from grants to support campus development projects, with five schools in western parishes receiving $1 million each and an additional nine schools across the island receiving $200,000.

WHO confirms Andes strain in MV Hondius outbreak and traces 23 passengers who disembarked at Saint Helena The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday that the variant responsible for the hantavirus outbreak aboard polar cruise ship MV Hondius is the Andes virus, the only documented strain capable of human-to-human transmission, raised the total number of linked cases to eight, and launched the international tracing of 23 passengers who left the ship two weeks ago during a stop at the island of Saint Helena. The confirmation of the strain represents a significant epidemiological development and substantially widens the scope of the health investigation.

3 patients are being evacuated to Europe from ship with hantavirus outbreak Three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were being evacuated from a cruise ship to the Netherlands on Wednesday, the U.N. health agency said, as the vessel at the center of a deadly outbreak remained off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people on board waiting to head to Spain’s Canary Islands.

Orsted turns to friendlier markets in Europe and Asia as Revolution Wind nears completion With skyscraper-sized turbines already spinning off Rhode Island’s coastline, Revolution Wind remains on track for completion in the second half of the year, co-developer Orsted A/S confirmed during its first-quarter earnings report Wednesday. But the Danish renewable energy giant has shifted its focus to Europe and Asia amid continued efforts by the Trump administration to […]

Pope Leo to inaugurate Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia in June trip to Spain Pope Leo will inaugurate the soaring central tower of Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia basilica when he visits Spain next month in a week-long trip that will also take him to a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The June 6-12 visit will first bring Leo to Madrid for meetings with the government, parliament and King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. He will also preside over a prayer vigil with young people that will recall the last time a pope visited...

Bus and oil tanker collide in Indonesia, killing at least 16 people A passenger bus collided head-on with a fuel tanker truck on a highway on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people and injuring four others, officials said. The crash occurred around midday on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in North Musi Rawas regency of South Sumatra province, when an intercity bus carrying at least 20 people struck a tanker truck travelling in the opposite direction, said Mugono, a local disaster management agency official. Mugono, who uses a single name...

Hantavirus case triggers political friction in Spain as Canary Islands resist WHO‑mandated port call Madrid argues the archipelago must accept the vessel as the nearest EU port, and because Spanish citizens are aboard

Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain Pope Leo will visit two of the Canary Islands, major entry points off Africa's western coast for desperate migrants braving dangerous Atlantic waters to get to Europe, as part of a tour of Spain next month, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.

Lagos seals Balmoral Convention Centre, Foodies Restaurant over wastewater disposal Lagos State has sealed Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island and Foodies Restaurant in Lekki Phase 1 over improper wastewater disposal into public drains, intensifying enforcement against environmental violations across the state. The post Lagos seals Balmoral Convention Centre, Foodies Restaurant over wastewater disposal appeared first on Nairametrics .

How India uses remote island to show strength against China At the edge of the Indian Ocean, the far-flung Great Nicobar Island is being turned into a strategic hub that New Delhi hopes will shape trade routes and boost its military reach.

Oceanwide Expeditions ofrece rutas a bordo del buque por la Antártida, Islandia, Groenlandia y otros destinos remotos.

Tinos: This Unique Greek Island Will Enchant You The Greek island of Tinos is steeped in history and beauty and home to sacred religious and historic sites, as well as to history and art museums. Another charm of the island is that it is dotted with charming authentic Greek villages, so the best advice when visiting Tinos is to rent a car to […]

Hantavirus: Air ambulance lands in Amsterdam airport The flight is believed to be carrying at least one of three patients evacuated from the MV Hondius ship. Spain is contentiously allowing the ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak to dock in the Canary Islands.

Logbook of the ‘MV Hondius’: From Ushuaia to the Canary Islands, chronology of a hantavirus outbreak Timeline of a luxury cruise that ended up becoming an epidemiological emergency

Can Indonesia turn holiday island Bali into a global financial hub? Indonesia has unveiled a new vision to transform the holiday island of Bali into a global finance hub inspired by destinations such as Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore, but the tourist hotspot faces a raft of systemic and infrastructural hurdles before it can attain the lofty goal. Indonesian Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto earlier this week said the government was finalising regulations to establish a financial hub in the Kura Kura Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Serangan island, 500...

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship cleared to leave African waters A cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that killed three people has been cleared to leave Cape Verde for the Canary Islands Read Full Article at RT.com

Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.

Hantavirus-hit ship passengers to be evacuated on Monday A ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will reach the Spanish island of Tenerife "within three days", with the evacuation of passengers to start from 11 May, the government said.

Spain opens port to hantavirus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed A ⁠luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly ⁠hantavirus outbreak and marooned for days off the coast ⁠of Cabo Verde with close to 150 people on board was due to head to Spain, while South Africa confirmed it identified among the victims a strain of the virus that can – in rare cases – spread among humans. The ship will dock “within three days” at Granadilla on the island of Tenerife, Spain’s health minister said on Wednesday, despite opposition from the Canary Islands regional government. “A joint...

Passengers plead for clarity as virus-hit cruise remains stranded off Cape Verde Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.

'Exceptionally competitive' matches expected in OFC Pro League semifinal race The final round of the OFC Pro League starts in Auckland on Wednesday, with Fiji's Bula FC taking on New Zealand's South Island United.

Thailand's tourist islands Phuket, Samui brace for thunderstorms this week as rainy season approaches The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning for southern Thailand, including major tourist islands, forecasting a surge in thunderstorms from Wednesday through Saturday.

Northern Mariana Islands and Guam governors push for deep-sea mining moratorium David Apatang and Lou Leon Guerrero say the United States must protect the environmental integrity and strategic utility of the Mariana region.

Falklands monitor MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak and clarify the route did not include the islands The Falkland Islands Government issued an official statement on Tuesday confirming that it is closely monitoring the hantavirus outbreak aboard the polar cruise ship MV Hondius — a vessel that frequently operates in the archipelago's waters — and took the opportunity to correct information reported by some international media outlets suggesting that the ship had stopped at the islands on its current voyage from Ushuaia. The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority clarified that this information is incorrect and that the Hondius's most recent visit to the archipelago was in mid-February, weeks before the journey that triggered the current health crisis.

Spain agrees to receive hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands following WHO request The Spanish government on Tuesday night authorised the docking in the Canary Islands of the polar cruise ship MV Hondius, on which a hantavirus outbreak has already left three people dead, after Cape Verdean authorities denied it entry to their ports and following a formal request from the World Health Organization (WHO) that invoked Spain's “moral and legal obligation” to assist the 147 passengers and crew on board, including 14 Spanish citizens.

Genetic privacy legislation passes Rhode Island Senate after clearing House You can learn about a person from a cotton swab — specifically, one coated in someone’s saliva, which is full of the residue needed for genetic testing. Rhode Islanders who send their spit to commercial genetic testing services like 23andMe and Ancestry would be afforded more control over their genetic insights under a bill passed […]

Staten Island men admit juror bribery attempt in boxer's $1B cocaine trafficking trial Prosecutors say the defendants offered up to $100,000 for a not guilty vote in one of the largest drug cases in U.S. history. [ more › ]

Taiwan minister’s visit to Spratlys: a page out of China’s ‘gray zone’ playbook Using the coast guard, not the navy, in operations at disputed Taiping Island avoids escalation, analysts said.

Falkland House in London hosts an exhibition of ceramic work by Graham Bound Graham Bound, who was born and raised in the Falkland Islands, is widely known as a journalist and writer. Among his achievements, he founded the weekly newspaper Penguin News and he has authored several books focusing on the 1982 war and the present-day Falklands, from the perspective of the Islanders.

Taiwan leader defies China after Eswatini trip and reasserts island's global role Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te returned from a three‑day visit to Eswatini declaring that state‑to‑state travel is a “basic right,” using the moment to push back against Chinese efforts to block his trip and to reaffirm Taiwan’s determination to stay engaged with the world.

Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa Vietnam requests China to respect its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands in accordance with international law, as well as Vietnam’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over its maritime zones established in line with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Record 40 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Ship by Spanish Police "Socalj" for Borderland Beat The Spanish police announced the seizure of what is believed to be the largest seized shipment of cocaine in history. On Friday May 1, Spanish Civil Guard took control of a ship loaded with huge quantities of drugs off the coast of the Canary Islands. According to sources from the main Civil Guard Union (AUGC), reported by Agence France-Presse, the quantity seized is estimated to be between 35 and 45 tons of cocaine, as the ship’s holds were “completely full” of drug packages, making it a “historic operation.” Currently, thorough inspections of the ship are being conducted, which docked in the Canary ports after departing from Freetown, Sierra Leone, heading towards Benghazi, Libya.

ADB launches $70 billion push to connect Asia’s power grids, digital networks SAMARKAND, 04 MAY 2026 (ADB)—The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will back US$70 billion in new energy and digital infrastructure initiatives by 2035, aiming to connect power grids, expand cross-border electricity trade, and improve broadband access across Asia and the Pacific. “Energy and digital access will define the region’s future,” said ADB President Masato Kanda.   “These […] The post ADB launches $70 billion push to connect Asia’s power grids, digital networks appeared first on Island Times News .

The Ocean does not divide the Pacific; it defines how it endures By Ngeldei Tulop In the long stretches of ocean that separate island communities, the Pacific reveals its realities with quiet consistency. Distance is not just geography—it is cost, time, and vulnerability. It is reflected in the price of a single shipment of fuel crossing thousands of kilometres, and in the delays that ripple outward until […] The post The Ocean does not divide the Pacific; it defines how it endures appeared first on Island Times News .

Palau Expands Fiscal Skills Training with Second Graduation of QuickBooks Desktop Course Officials gain hands-on accounting and reconciliation skills to improve government transparency KOROR, Palau — State government financial staff from across Palau have completed the second graduation of the “QuickBooks Desktop 2024 Execution Course,” a five-day program aimed at strengthening public financial management systems and improving accountability across state governments. The course, which ran from April […] The post Palau Expands Fiscal Skills Training with Second Graduation of QuickBooks Desktop Course appeared first on Island Times News .

Shaping a Peaceful Pacific: PFF Marks World Press Freedom Day and Announces New Chair PACIFIC FREEDOM FORUM World Press Freedom Day 2026 Statement May 4, 2026- On World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) joins journalists, editors and media advocates across the world in observing UNESCO’s theme, “Shaping a Future of Peace.” UNESCO has framed this year’s observance as a critical moment to reaffirm freedom of […] The post Shaping a Peaceful Pacific: PFF Marks World Press Freedom Day and Announces New Chair appeared first on Island Times News .

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties CANBERRA, 04 MAY 2026 (AAP)—Australian foreign minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation’s leader. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Canberra on Sunday ahead of talks with Anthony Albanese at Parliament House.  The visit, which marks 50 […] The post Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ lands in Australia to shore up ties appeared first on Island Times News .

“Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges responsibility, accuracy and protection of truth HONIARA, 04 MAY 2026 (PACNEWS)—Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says press freedom must be matched with responsibility, warning that journalism today is defined not by speed, but by accuracy, trust and its role in protecting peace and national unity. Speaking at the World Press Freedom Day 2026 event on Monday, Manele told journalists that […] The post “Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges responsibility, accuracy and protection of truth appeared first on Island Times News .

Attacks on media workers must end, UN urges NEW YORK, 04 MAY 2026 (UN NEWS CENTRE)—War in the Middle East has made Lebanon the deadliest country for media workers so far this year, but practically no country offers a safe environment in which to be a journalist, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Volker Türk highlighted growing threats to the […] The post Attacks on media workers must end, UN urges appeared first on Island Times News .

Team Rookie Lands 308.5-Lb Billfish to Win Palau Etpison Cup Derby Tight lines and big fights highlight PSFA tournament as crews battle across tuna, GT and pelagic divisions By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 4, 2026) — Lines were tight and reels were screaming as anglers battled offshore currents during the Palau Sports Fishing Association’s annual derby for the Etpison Cup, landing a slate of heavyweight […] The post Team Rookie Lands 308.5-Lb Billfish to Win Palau Etpison Cup Derby appeared first on Island Times News .

From Top 10 to Top 30: What Palau’s Press Freedom Ranking Reveals Despite strong legal protections, new global pressures reshape the meaning of media freedom By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 4, 2026) — In a country where press conferences are frequent, congressional sessions are broadcast live, and news flows daily across radio, print, television and social media, Palau often points to itself as a model of […] The post From Top 10 to Top 30: What Palau’s Press Freedom Ranking Reveals appeared first on Island Times News .

GovGuam probes cyberattack HAGATNA, 04 MAY 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has ordered an investigation into a suspected cyberattack affecting government of Guam websites, a global incident linked to a critical zero-day vulnerability targeting cPanel-hosted websites. “Preliminary information indicates that multiple guam.gov websites may be affected as part of a broader global event impacting systems […] The post GovGuam probes cyberattack appeared first on Island Times News .

Republicans concerned about NATO alliance after decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany By Anna Cox with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Two US Republicans serving on armed services committees are concerned the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany could hinder NATO alliances and US security. The withdrawal of about 14 per cent of US troops from Germany is expected over the next six to 12 months. The decision […] The post Republicans concerned about NATO alliance after decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany appeared first on Island Times News .

Online Romance Scams Surge in Palau, Targeting Elderly Victims Families report growing losses as overseas scammers exploit trust through social media By: L.N. Reklai “She really believes this to be real,” a niece said, describing how her elderly aunt in Palau sent more than $10,000 to a man she has never met — a stark example of the growing wave of online scams now […] The post Online Romance Scams Surge in Palau, Targeting Elderly Victims<gwmw style="display:none;"></gwmw> appeared first on Island Times News .

The Pacific’s Fight for Truth at Election Time By Ngeldei Tulop PORT MORESBY — In an age where a forwarded message can travel faster than a verified headline, Pacific nations are confronting a growing challenge: how to protect elections from the spread of misinformation. That issue took center stage during Panel 2 of the PNG Media Summit, where journalists, media leaders and communications […] The post The Pacific’s Fight for Truth at Election Time appeared first on Island Times News .

Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Palau, Marking a New Chapter in Partnership Koror, Palau (May 2, 2026)— Today, the Republic of Palau welcomes the arrival of nine Peace Corps Volunteers, marking the return of the Peace Corps after more than eight years since Volunteers last served in the country. Upon arrival, Volunteers will participate in an intensive 10-week Pre-Service Training focused on Palauan language and culture, community integration, […] The post Peace Corps Volunteers Return to Palau, Marking a New Chapter in Partnership appeared first on Island Times News .

Palau strengthens response to animal diseases that can spread to people Workshop highlights farm safety, early detection and stronger national response By: Telbakes Yano KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau is stepping up efforts to protect farmers, families and communities from diseases that can pass from animals to people. From April 20 to 23, the Bureau of Agriculture joined national partners in a workshop focused on […] The post Palau strengthens response to animal diseases that can spread to people appeared first on Island Times News .

Disruption in motor vehicle registration services islandwide, says TAJ KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motor vehicle registration-related transactions remain temporarily unavailable at all tax offices islandwide as well as online through eServices, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has advised. In a statement on Monday, TAJ said the issue is caused by ongoing system disruptions affecting the platform used to process these services. As a result, customers are currently unable to complete motor vehicle registration transactions in-office or online, which includes renewal or new motor vehicle registration, transfer of vehicles or purchase of registration plates.

Makarska Riviera: Croatia’s Longest Uninterrupted Stretch of Beaches May the 5th, 2026 – The glorious Makarska Riviera is home to Croatia’s longest uninterrupted stretch of beaches and over 2,500 hours of sunshine per year. As Putni kofer/Yuriy Dzyubenko writes, Istria, the Littoral, Dubrovnik and its surroundings, stunning central Dalmatia, and then there are the islands… It’s very difficult, in fact more or less ... Read more The post Makarska Riviera: Croatia’s Longest Uninterrupted Stretch of Beaches appeared first on Total Croatia .

Vrgada: No Cars, One Shop and Plenty of Tricycles May the 5th, 2026 – Vrgada is one of many unsung Croatian islands, where there are no cars, just one shop, and the vehicle of choice is a tricycle. As Putni kofer writes, in Croatia’s stunning Adriatic Sea, there are among more than 1,000 islands, islets and rocks that are scattered like pearls off the ... Read more The post Vrgada: No Cars, One Shop and Plenty of Tricycles appeared first on Total Croatia .

RI federal judge considers sanctioning ICE over man’s undisclosed criminal record Federal attorneys knew of a 2023 murder charge against a Dominican national for four days before he was released from a detention center but never alerted a Rhode Island U.S. District Court judge of his criminal history. After criticizing ‘activist judge,’ feds admit they didn’t disclose murder warrant in release case The warrant for Bryan […]

Office of Child Advocate fights to block DOJ subpoena for trans youth private medical records Rhode Island’s child welfare watchdog agency asked a federal judge on Monday to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from using a subpoena enforced by a Texas court to procure the medical records of minors treated for gender dysphoria at Rhode Island Hospital The 47-page motion to quash — which would void the subpoena if […]

Route 10 ramp reopens after partial collapse onto tracks The on-ramp from Route 10 to Interstate 95 North in Cranston reopened early Monday morning following repairs after part of the structure fell onto the train tracks below late last month, Rhode Island’s Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced. The highway bridge on the Providence-Cranston line was closed April 24 after the concrete barrier and a […]

Lugar: House No.18, Nolan Park, Governors Island, Nueva York. Fecha de inicio: 09-05-2026, 12:00 p.m. Fecha de fin: 31-05-2026, 5:00 p.m.

Federal data gaps aside, poverty on the rise as RI families struggle to meet basic living expenses The latest iteration of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT’s annual Factbook contains the usual thickness of line graphs, pie charts and data tables containing no shortage of metrics and rulers meant to track the wellbeing of Ocean State youth. The nearly 200-page edition scheduled for release at a breakfast event in Warwick Monday also includes, as […]

Attention must be paid to supply chain shifts. Rhode Island should know. The price of gasoline at Rhode Island pumps has become an everyday reminder of how global supply chains can be disrupted thousands of miles away.

Kozada: The Tiny Croatian Island Everyone Bypasses May the 4th, 2026 – Kozada is a wild, uninhabited and tiny Croatian island that almost everyone bypasses. Home to a glorious landscape and military history, it has an interesting story to tell. As Putni kofer writes, Kozada, often also referred to as Kotež, is a tiny uninhabited Croatian island on the very edge of ...

More states consider dropping GLP-1 weight loss drugs from Medicaid Massachusetts and Rhode Island are considering dropping GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment from their Medicaid programs, continuing a trend of states that have stopped coverage of these expensive medications. Thirteen state Medicaid programs are covering GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity this year, down from 16 last year. Medicaid programs in California, New Hampshire, […]

Photos: Runners flocked to the Westman Islands There was a lively atmosphere in the Westman Islands today as The Puffin Run took place for the ninth time.

More states consider dropping GLP-1 weight loss drugs from Medicaid Massachusetts and Rhode Island are considering dropping GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment from their Medicaid programs, continuing a trend of states that have stopped coverage of these expensive medications. Thirteen state Medicaid programs are covering GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity this year, down from 16 last year. Medicaid programs in California, New Hampshire, […]

An offshore, magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the lower North Island overnight.

The Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Sarv Shakti, which is carrying liquid petroleum gas on its way to India, passed through the Strait of Hormuz today, the Indian Ministry of Shipping announced on social media.

Argentina tried unsuccessfully to seize the Falkland Islands from the British in 1982, but has not relinquished the territory since. Trump is now resentful of several European countries for not helping him with Iran. A leaked Pentagon email suggests they could reconsider the US position on the Falklands, which the Trump-ally Argentine president welcomed with joy.

Sweeping new US economic sanctions on Cuba could chase international companies off the island as Donald Trump’s administration continues to threaten military force to dislodge the 67-year-old regime.

Beijing has labelled Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s surprise visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole African ally, a political “stunt”. In a Facebook post on Saturday evening, Lai said he arrived earlier in the day. The eSwatini government also confirmed his arrival on its own Facebook page.

The Greek island of Nisyros has officially been inducted into the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, securing international recognition for its rare geological landscape and distinctive cultural heritage. The designation was formalized during a special accreditation ceremony held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris last week, marking a historic milestone for the Dodecanese island and its residents. […]

Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to people visiting Sharp Island on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, when thousands flocked to see attractions in the city’s Unesco Global Geopark. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on Saturday that the number of visitors to Sharp Island a day earlier had “exceeded expectations”, with about 3,000 visitors making the trip, prompting additional frontline staff to be deployed. Hong Kong’s...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced it would provide monitoring and coordination support for a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea. An AFP spokesperson indicated the military would help ensure safe passage for the civilian group sailing in the disputed waters.

HEALTH authorities in Vanuatu have reported a growing number of ciguatera (fish poisoning). From January to mid-February... The post Vanuatu reports fish poisoning increase appeared first on Islands Business .

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Bermuda doesn’t ease into May. The island moves quickly from open water racing to street parades, with something happening nearly every week. It’s one of those stretches where timing your trip means stepping into an event already in progress — boats crossing the Atlantic, crowds lining the roads, and the calendar filling in around you.

The Atin Ito Coalition conducted its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea en route to Pag-asa Island, observing Labor Day aboard MV Kapitan Felix Oca to honor Filipino fisherfolk and frontline workers protecting livelihoods in the country's waters.

More states consider dropping GLP-1 weight loss drugs from Medicaid Massachusetts and Rhode Island are considering dropping GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment from their Medicaid programs, continuing a trend of states that have stopped coverage of these expensive medications. Thirteen state Medicaid programs are covering GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity this year, down from 16 last year. Medicaid programs in California, New Hampshire, […]

After criticizing ‘activist judge,’ feds admit they didn’t disclose murder warrant in release case Rhode Island’s U.S. Attorney’s Office on Friday formally apologized to a federal judge for failing to disclose the criminal history — including a murder charge — of a Dominican national released from detention earlier in the week. Amid surge in immigration arrests, RI federal judge OKs out-of-state lawyers to represent detainees U.S.

Foulkes, McKee report record donation hauls as campaign fundraising kicks into high gear Gov. Dan McKee and his top Democratic rival, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, each reported the largest quarterly hauls of their 2026 campaigns, according to reports filed with the Rhode Island Board of Elections Thursday. Also growing: the cash gap between the two, with Foulkes reporting $1.1 million in donations in the first three months of the […]

Coast Guard applied coercive pressure in Ross Island [10 sources]

Reports of conflict in Virgin Islands [10 sources]

Reports of conflict in Sharp Island [10 sources]

Entrepreneur fought with Serial Killer in Long Island [10 sources]

Malaysia made demands of Andaman And Nicobar Islands in 2.5 [4 sources]

Reports of threats in Sharp Island [10 sources]

Marshall Islands criticized in Marshall Islands [10 sources]

Seychelles issued threats in Cousin Island [8 sources]

President rejected in Rhode Island [3 sources]

United States criticized Doctor in Long Island [4 sources]

Taiwan expresses concern after China calls island biggest risk in U.S.-China relations

China and Vietnam's relationship remains strained by historical disputes and South China Sea tensions. Approximately three weeks ago, Hanoi protested Beijing's island reclamation activities in the Paracel Islands, with Vietnam asserting it has sufficient evidence and legal basis to claim sovereignty over the disputed territory.

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel was spotted near Mindoro, Philippines on Friday morning as the Atin Ito civilian mission ship headed toward Pag-asa Island for its fourth supply mission. The Coast Guard vessel was observed at approximately 7:20 a.m. during the operation.

RESTORATION efforts in Fiji’s Navitilevu Bay in the Ra Province have transformed a previously deadwood-strewn site into an actively... The post Navitilevu Bay’s restoration: Deadwood cleared, mangroves thriving appeared first on Islands Business .

The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced it will provide monitoring and coordination support for a civilian-led mission to Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine region, indicated the military's involvement in ensuring safe passage.

How much is the Iran War costing Rhode Island drivers? Brown University researchers are tracking it. Rhode Island residents have spent a total of $36.6 million more at the gas pump since the start of U.S.-Israeli war in Iran at the end of February, according to researchers at Brown University tracking the impact of rising oil prices.

Small businesses hold Rhode Island together When we talk about economic development, we tend to focus on scale. Large corporations. Major investments.

Food security or risky investment? Palau’s livestock proposal faces scrutiny over evidence gaps Delegates back cattle and goat farms, while critics point to lack of research, past failures, and questions over sustainability By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau  (April 30, 2026)– Last week, delegates passed a resolution urging President Whipps and the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment Ministry (MAFE) “to establish a cattle and livestock farm, primarily  cows and […] The post Food security or risky investment? Palau’s livestock proposal faces scrutiny over evidence gaps appeared first on Island Times News .

Second Recall Petition Clears Threshold for Ngchesar Delegate, But Critics Dispute Allegations Voters defend Ngirmechaet’s record, say accusations lack evidence and reflect personal grievances By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — A second petition to recall Ngchesar State Delegate Rebecca Sebalt Ngirmechaet has met the signature threshold required to move forward, but residents are sharply divided over whether the claims behind the effort are justified. Organizers […] The post Second Recall Petition Clears Threshold for Ngchesar Delegate, But Critics Dispute Allegations appeared first on Island Times News .

Legal Battle Over Seized Fishing Vessel Tests Palau’s EEZ Authority Lawyers argue Sinar Arindo-6 was outside national waters as prosecutors cite shark finning evidence By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (April 30, 2026) Defense lawyers for an Indonesian fishing vessel are asking the Palau Supreme Court to toss out a major forfeiture case, arguing the ship was seized in disputed waters and that Palau has no […] The post Legal Battle Over Seized Fishing Vessel Tests Palau’s EEZ Authority appeared first on Island Times News .

Palau Unites for National Earth Month 2026 “The Spirit of Kingrohoshi for Successful Communities” The Republic of Palau once again demonstrated the strength of community stewardship and collective responsibility through the successful observance of National Earth Month 2026 under the continuing theme: “Investing in Our Communities for Success.” Throughout the month of April, communities, traditional leaders, schools, state governments, NGOs, youth groups, […] The post Palau Unites for National Earth Month 2026 appeared first on Island Times News .

M 5.1 - South Sandwich Islands region

THE war in Iran has sent shockwaves to the other side of the globe, affecting Pacific aviation, tourism, energy prices and development... The post Iran war, fuel woe: Iran watches the Pacific and hits when the time is right appeared first on Islands Business .

THE Solomon Islands has been gripped by a protracted leadership crisis since March 2026. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been... The post Scrum time in Hapi Isles appeared first on Islands Business .

CHIEF Secretary Kearnneth Nanei has been appointed Chairman of Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL), succeeding Sir Melchior Togolo. The post Movers and Shakers appeared first on Islands Business .

“Everything has been cancelled” “I had conferences and other events booked this winter, and all of it has been cancelled,” says Einar Björn Árnason, a restaurateur in the Westman Islands, describing the situation in the local tourism industry.

M 4.8 - Nicobar Islands, India region

A Philippine civilian coalition (Atin Ito) launched its fourth mission to Pag-asa Island ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit, delivering a message that the West Philippine Sea should be defended as a zone of peace and solidarity. The mission represents political advocacy regarding regional maritime disputes during an important diplomatic gathering.

Democratic Party rejected in Virgin Islands [10 sources]

Cook Islands engaged in clashes in Cook Islands [10 sources]

Cook Islands engaged in clashes in Cook Islands [10 sources]

Vancouver threatened Canada in Vancouver Island [6 sources]

Japan mobilized military forces against Defense Force in Nansei Islands [3 sources]

Iran threatened The Us in Kharg Island [4 sources]

Reports of conflict in Virgin Islands [6 sources]

Tanker rejected Warship in Kharg Island [10 sources]

United States engaged in clashes in Rhode Island [4 sources]

Spain applied coercive pressure in Canary Islands [4 sources]

Reports of conflict in Rhode Island [6 sources]

Reports of conflict in Rhode Island [7 sources]

United States coerced Hospital in Long Island [6 sources]

Reports of conflict in South Island [8 sources]

Dominican fought with Rhode Island in Dominican Republic [6 sources]

United States engaged in clashes in Long Island City [5 sources]

Reports of conflict in Rhode Island [6 sources]

United Kingdom fought with United States in Stone Island [4 sources]

Australian engaged in clashes in Kanowna Island [8 sources]

Community criticized in Rhode Island [10 sources]

Reports of political tensions in Long Island [10 sources]

Reports of political tensions in Cayman Islands [5 sources]

Population rejected in Virgin Islands [5 sources]

Australian engaged in clashes in Kanowna Island [8 sources]

Bermuda rejected in Cayman Islands [10 sources]

Population rejected in Virgin Islands [5 sources]

Rights Group coerced Administration in Rhode Island [10 sources]

Reports of conflict in Rhode Island [6 sources]

Snatcher criticized in Staten Island [8 sources]

Reports of conflict in Cornwall Island [5 sources]

Reports of conflict in Staten Island [6 sources]

Reports of conflict in Rhode Island [10 sources]

Reports of political tensions in Rhode Island [10 sources]

Snatcher criticized in Staten Island [8 sources]

Reports of political tensions in Long Island [10 sources]

Solomon Island made demands of The Un in Solomon Islands [10 sources]

Providence Place in line for a makeover under $133M sale (and maybe a Costco) Like many a Rhode Island shopper, Joe Paolino Jr. lamented the departure of Nordstrom from the Providence Place Mall in 2019. “I used to buy all my clothes there,” Paolino, a former Providence mayor and prominent downtown real estate developer, said in an interview Wednesday.

On 29th–30th April 2026, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, participated in the annual meeting of the foreign ministers of the Baltic and Nordic countries (NB8), which took place this year in Kuressaare on the charming island of Saaremaa in Estonia.

Article from Total Croatia News dated April 30, 2026, discussing hotel and resort upgrades on Hvar island as the tourism season begins. The piece mentions investments in Hotel Amfora and Sirena Resort by Suncani Hvar hospitality group.

Estonia will host a meeting of Nordic-Baltic (NB8) foreign ministers and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas on Saaremaa island to discuss the current geopolitical situation. This represents standard multilateral diplomatic coordination among regional allies.

M 4.9 - south of the Kermadec Islands

McKee nominates two women to Rhode Island Superior Court bench The legal counsel to the Senate majority leader and a former prosecutor now serving as a probate judge in East Providence are Gov. Dan McKee’s nominees to fill two vacancies created on Rhode Island’s top trial court last fall.

Rhode Island: Where often is heard a discouraging word on the economy “Underperforming” is how Emily Mandel, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics, characterized Rhode Island’s economic forecast through the end of the decade. Her words of caution during the biannual Revenue and Caseload Estimating Conference at the State House Wednesday, were underscored by the conclusion of a new report released hours later by the Rhode Island Public […]

Lottery contractor extends Providence headquarters lease through 2036 under new FM ownership The gambling company that exclusively supplies Rhode Island’s lottery equipment will remain at its downtown Providence headquarters through at least 2036. Brightstar Lottery announced Wednesday it signed a nine-year lease with the new owner of the 10-story glass and metal building overlooking the Providence Place mall and the Rhode Island State House. The agreement with […]

Iran made demands of in Kharg Island [10 sources]

Environment Minist rejected Regulator in Sable Island [10 sources]

Lebanon fought with Marine Corp in Hainan Island [10 sources]

British fought with Settlement in Coalisland [10 sources]

Novartis fought with Portugal in Rhode Island [6 sources]

London protested against in Virgin Islands [10 sources]

Boss criticized in Jeju Island [10 sources]

United Kingdom threatened Iran in Kharg Island [4 sources]

United States engaged in clashes in Staten Island [3 sources]

Auckland criticized in Pacific Island [10 sources]

King reduced relations with Falkland Islands in Russia [10 sources]

Reports of conflict in Long Island [6 sources]

Minist criticized in Barry Island [4 sources]

Christmas Island rejected in Christmas Island [10 sources]

Reports of conflict in Cornwall Island [5 sources]

Treasury Secretary criticized Iranian in Kharg Island [6 sources]

Canada criticized in Prince Edward Island [5 sources]

Reports of conflict in Long Island [6 sources]

Minist criticized in Barry Island [4 sources]

Doctor engaged in clashes in Mount Desert Island Hospital [3 sources]

Christmas Island rejected in Christmas Island [10 sources]

Australian engaged in clashes in Kanowna Island [8 sources]

Jewish criticized in Long Island [10 sources]

The Netherland criticized Denmark in Rhode Island [10 sources]

Canada criticized in Prince Edward Island [5 sources]