Hello! Every week we compile stories from islands around the world and highlight the most relevant. Demonstrating the spectrum of innovation from technology to the arts, the newsletter brings together globally disparate places and highlights commonalities. We aim to strike a balance of acknowledging and dealing with critical problems while emphasizing the resourcefulness of isolated communities. Do not hesitate to forward the news to your colleagues!
Pacific Islands Forum head says yes vote on Indigenous voice would ‘elevate Australia’ on world stage
Photograph: Lukas Coch/EPA. Retrieved from theguardian.com
Australia’s credibility will be boosted on the world stage if the yes vote wins the looming Indigenous voice referendum, a senior Pacific leader says. Henry Puna, the head of the Pacific Islands Forum, said on Wednesday that while he respected the country’s right to make its own democratic decision, it would be “wonderful to see Australia vote yes”.
The fight for Caribbean beaches
Image Credit (above): Linda Carti, Saint-Martin
The Caribbean can boast some of the world’s most beautiful beaches but for many of its population access to the sea and sand their island nations are famous for is getting harder. Retrieved from theweek.com
Our Top 5 Kolektivo Conference Highlights
The Kolektivo Conference was a great event for leading professionals and entrepreneurs from across the globe. Here is our team’s top 5 conference highlights:
All the speakers shared their expertise and thoughts during this impactful 2-day event in Curaçao.
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This week’s highlights
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