Biden was set to be the first sitting U.S. president to visit any Pacific Island nation.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/bhutanese-refugee-scam-puts-nepals-political-leaders-under-scrutiny/

But Wardhani said the Pacific Island nations matter to Indonesia “not only due to the Papua issue”.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/8/10/why-are-world-leaders-racing-to-the-pacific-islands

Case has spent the past several years arguing that Hawaii and other Pacific Island territories should receive more compact impact aid.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/04/biden-backs-plan-to-restore-benefits-for-cofa-migrants/

Chris Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand’s next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2023-01-21/chris-hipkins-confirmed-as-new-zealand-leader-picks-deputy

He is also a celebrity chef having featured in the Pacific Island Food Revolution (PIFR).

Source: https://fijisun.com.fj/2023/09/22/lets-go-local-waterfalls-on-chefs-bucketlist/

However, Assoc Prof Marks said he has been “extremely unimpressed” by the reports from the Pacific Island Forum cited by Dr Ruff, from a scientist’s point of view.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/politics-and-science-clash-controversy-over-japans-fukushima-wastewater-release-plan-say-experts-south-korea-china-hong-kong-3720806?cid=cna_flip_070214

The 2023 Asian Pacific Island Desi American Heritage Month will be celebrated at 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., on the south lawn.

Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2023/05/13/loveland-area-events-car-show-kids-to-parks-day-asian-pacific-heritage-event-more/

The alliance reaffirmed its support for Pacific Island countries and pledged to “work in genuine partnership with the Pacific in a transparent and effective manner.”

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2023/08/18/u-s-south-korea-japan-announce-regular-trilateral-military-exercises-biden-summit/

University of Otago students are set to fight any possible move by the new government to limit Māori and Pacific Island special entrance pathways into medical school.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/students-call-review-%25E2%2580%2598racist%25E2%2580%2599

With Gabrielle closing in, Air New Zealand said it was canceling multiple long-haul international fights on Monday, as well as Tasman and Pacific Island flights, and domestic services in and out of Auckland.

Source: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/new-zealands-auckland-braces-for-ex-cyclone-gabrielle-impact