French Polynesia’s president has issued a stark warning over the risks of deep-sea mining, saying it will be allowed in his territory “over my dead body” as he argues the potential for environmental damage outweighs any benefits.  Moetai Brotherson’s comments to the Guardian come as countries in the Pacific and elsewhere grapple with whether to […] The post ‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining appeared first on Islands Business.

The inaugural Embraer E190 flight from Brisbane to Port Vila took place on Sunday, 30 March, marking a key development for Vanuatu’s tourism and trade sectors.  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru, said the new service expands connectivity in the Pacific and strengthens tourism and trade between Vanuatu […] The post Embraer E190 Brisbane-Port Vila route will add 150,000 seats annually with three weekly flights alongside Jetstar appeared first on Islands Business.

The system, which has been used in the FA Cup, was originally intended to make its debut during the autumn.

A young Aussie has revealed the insane ATAR result he got by creating a method that made his teachers say, “What?”