“A bipartisan congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, a day after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defied China by meeting with the island’s president,”

Source: https://politicalwire.com/2023/04/06/u-s-lawmakers-arrive-in-taiwan/

After visiting Greenland on several lengthy expeditions, he came to stay in 1910, founding a trading post in Thule, in the island’s far north, in partnership with his friend Knud Rasmussen.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/books/review/wanderlust-reid-mitenbuler.html

A lot of these artists made masterpieces without any formal training,” says El-Saieh, counting the island’s old masters like Seymour Etienne Bottex among his influences.

Source: https://boulderweekly.com/entertainment/love-and-haiti/

Arsenia Masiglat runs the island’s only licensed community care foster home where she cares for two elderly patients in her house.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/why-many-patients-are-stuck-in-hospitals-waiting-for-long-term-care-beds/

As for Shelby and her family, they envision a future rooted in Curaçao, with plans to raise their child amidst the island’s vibrant culture and community.

Source: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/travel/a-second-home-in-curacao-a-tourists-unexpected-journey/

A spokesperson said, “The well-anticipated, fast-paced tournament will begin on July 15 with participation from 12 member clubs and the island’s best cricket players — 10 rounds over a period of 8 weeks.

Source: https://bernews.com/2023/07/athene-sponsors-2023-t20-mens-cricket-league/

As we’ve been reporting here, the Italian island of Lampedusa has in the last couple of weeks had so many illegals coming in from North Africa they now outnumber the island’s Italian population by more than three to one.

Source: https://vdare.com/articles/john-derbyshire-preventable-evils-lawfare-crippling-european-and-u-s-immigration-patriots

Beijing has continued to military drills in the area in opposition to the island’s moves for independence.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/08/26/china-dozens-aircraft-vessels-taiwan-biden-admin-500-million-arms-sale/

“Being in the center of the island, it’s in a prime position for commuting to any of the island’s military installations.

Source: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/cities-with-the-best-quality-of-life-for-retirees/

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, in his address at the launch, said the JCF and its partners are committed to supporting the island’s special athletes.

Source: https://jis.gov.jm/jcf-looking-to-raise-3-million-for-special-olympics-jamaica/

Dage Minors, the island’s top middle-distance runner, has fond memories of competing in the annual youth running extravaganza and believes it provides a valuable platform for introducing Bermuda’s youngsters to athletics.

Source: https://bernews.com/2023/02/hall-of-famers-share-memories-of-magic-mile/

Davy has returned every summer since his residency, as has the artist K8 Hardy, whose videos — also shown at Tate Modern — have often featured her promenading like a model along the island’s shore.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/7cf80773-f380-430f-9975-7c27d2f024f7

Devastating wildfires on Maui have decimated communities on the Hawaiian island’s west side.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/08/10/are-you-an-alaskan-impacted-by-the-maui-wildfires-we-want-to-hear-from-you/

Even though fishing represents just a small fraction of Britain’s economy, it became a key negotiating issue in the country’s new trade deal with the EU, as UK politicians rallied behind the island’s rich maritime history.

Source: https://kuwaittimes.com/scottish-port-feels-force-of-uk-fishing-storm/

Exploring the island’s coast and watching for wildlife has been a particular highlight.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/british-soldiers-drop-in-on-sailability-programme/

He helped shape the future of many who wanted to pursue art history well before this discipline formed part of the island’s university studies.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/appreciation-dominic-cutajar.1053550

Huang himself was a recent visitor to Boracay, where he conducted an ocular inspection to check on the island’s readiness to receive Chinese tourists.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/01/26/envoy-despite-latest-ayungin-case-chinese-tourists-will-come/

I am delighted and privileged to have received an invitation to attend the coronation, accompanied by the island’s chief minister.

Source: https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/isle-man-standing-proud

In images from the period, Nureyev is sometimes portrayed posing naked on the island’s rocks, contemplating the sea.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/bae7b4a1-36dd-47d5-88de-b88b8c2f12f8

It still is, to some extent, with many of East Hawaii island’s hotels located on state-owned land there.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/01/banyan-tree-wasp-infestation-highlights-urban-decay-in-hilo-waterfront/