Oceania

The Handicraft Market of Noumea/Maisons des Artisans The Handicraft Market of Noumea/Maisons des Artisans- The workshop at the market enables visitors to watch the craftsmen at work and purchase the finished products. English/French. Human Rights Watch - Nauru Human Rights Watch - Nauru- Reports, background briefings, testimony, press releases and commentary on the human rights situation in the country. Freedom House: Nauru Freedom House: Nauru- Status and rankings for legal environment, political influences, economic pressures and total score. US State Department - Human Rights Report: Nauru US State Department - Human Rights Report: Nauru- 2008 report on the current status of human rights practices including human freedoms, civil liberties, political rights, internat… Directory of Development Organizations - Nauru Directory of Development Organizations - Nauru- A directory of international organizations, governments, private sector development agencies, civil society, universities, grantmak… Nauru Pacific Ocean Pictures 1996 Nauru Pacific Ocean Pictures 1996- Photographs from a three-day visit in 1996. Midway Islands PacificGenWeb Midway Islands PacificGenWeb- Genealogy for Midway Islands Families. Return to Midway Return to Midway- National Geographic Society sponsored undersea search for lost ships from the 1942 Battle of Midway. O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn O'Keefe's Waterfront Inn- A private inn on the island of Yap. Blue Lagoon Dive Resort Blue Lagoon Dive Resort- Details of accommodation in a resort at Truk Lagoon. Includes activities, dining, travel hints, reservations and a dive shop. Kosrae Nautilus Resort Kosrae Nautilus Resort- A l6 room complex on Kosrae offering accommodation, dining, activities, and scuba diving. Includes a slide show and contacts. Truk Stop Hotel Truk Stop Hotel- Accommodation, restaurant, bar, dive center, and conference facilities. Details of tours, diving in Truk Lagoon, and car rental included. Pacific Missionary Aviation Pacific Missionary Aviation- Range of Bible based Christian ministries that provide free medical care, sea searches, rescue and disaster relief, transports medical and food suppli… Elilai Petals Elilai Petals- Blog by author Sarah Munn focusing on her experiences living in Micronesia (specifically Yap and Palau) and the Caribbean. Micronesian Navigation Micronesian Navigation- Provides research information and historical facts about the traditional navigation skills handed down from generation to generation. Nan Madol, Madolenihmw, Pohnpei Nan Madol, Madolenihmw, Pohnpei- Machu Pichu of the Pacific, a haunting ruin in the Caroline Islands. Includes photographs. U.S.S. Mississinewa U.S.S. Mississinewa- Information about the crew and the supply ship Mississinewa sunk in Ulithi Lagoon during WW2. Truk Lagoon Dive Center Truk Lagoon Dive Center- Description of facilities, dive sites, details on booking and contact information. Blue Lagoon Dive Shop Blue Lagoon Dive Shop- Offers scuba diving, tours, sales, service and classes in the underwater world of Truk Lagoon. FSM Department of External Affairs FSM Department of External Affairs- Official list of overseas embassies, consulates, and missions. World Bank Group - Pacific Islands World Bank Group - Pacific Islands- Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics,… European Union External Action: EU Relations with Federated States of Micronesia European Union External Action: EU Relations with Federated States of Micronesia- EU provides a country overview, country strategy, priorities for co-operation, major development … UN Sustainable Development - The Federated States of Micronesia UN Sustainable Development - The Federated States of Micronesia- Provides links to UN pages on aspects of natural resources, social, economic and institutional aspects of sustaina… IMF - Federated States of Micronesia and the IMF IMF - Federated States of Micronesia and the IMF- Provides news, statistics, Public Information Notices and other reports, financial position in the Fund and transactions. Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands- Provides a glimpse into life on Kwajalein from 1998-2004, along with its history and some photos. Kwaj-Net Kwaj-Net- Connecting future, current and past residents. Steph's Website Steph's Website- Information on Kwajalein High School, the Marshallese language, and life on Kwajalein. Also pictures. Links and Photos of RMI Links and Photos of RMI- A university/personal site with a modest collection of photos from Majuro, and a roster of RMI links. Historic Resources on the Marshall Islands Historic Resources on the Marshall Islands- Annotated directory of sites covering the culture and history of the Marshall Islands from pre-colonial times through independence, wit… Bikini History Bikini History- A short history of the people of Bikini and their Islands. Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Office- Details of an office with the primary responsibility of protecting and preserving the tangible and intangible cultural properties of the Republic of … Yokwe Divers Yokwe Divers- Offers diving and fishing adventures on a live-aboard boat or from an island resort. Marshalls Dive Adventures Marshalls Dive Adventures- Offering basic introductory and advanced Scuba courses, dive education and training. Diving locations include Majuro, Bikini, Arno and Mila atolls. British Embassy Marshall Islands British Embassy Marshall Islands- Contact details for the United Kingdom's Ambassador to the Marshall Islands, located in the Fiji. Somerset Apartments Somerset Apartments- Centrally located accommodation on World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. Includes details on birdlife, history, tours, activities, how to get there and book… Arajilla Retreat Arajilla Retreat- Details of a resort including tariff, accommodation, activities, booking, restaurant and local photos. Milky Way Villas Milky Way Villas- Offers one and two bedroom self contained villas with fully equipped kitchen and en-suite bathroom at Old Settlement beach. Pinetrees Resort Hotel Pinetrees Resort Hotel- Offers accommodation with all meals in the largest lodge on Lord Howe Island. Information on the history of Pinetrees, current activities and photos of roo… Leanda Lei Apartments Leanda Lei Apartments- Offering accommodation in a studio or one and two bedroom self contained units on Lord Howe Island. Capella Lodge and Apartments Capella Lodge and Apartments- Details of resort accommodation, restaurant and activities on Lord Howe island. Also includes information about reservations, rates and packages plus… UN FAO - Country Profiles and Mapping Information System: Kiribati UN FAO - Country Profiles and Mapping Information System: Kiribati- Provides information about the UN's food and agriculture activities, areas of intervention, newsroom, publicati… World Bank Group - Pacific Islands World Bank Group - Pacific Islands- Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics,… European Union External Actiont: EU Relations with Kiribati European Union External Actiont: EU Relations with Kiribati- EU provides a country overview, country strategy, priorities for co-operation, major development projects and financia… US Energy Information Administration - Kiribati US Energy Information Administration - Kiribati- US EIA provides data, forecasts, country analysis brief and other analyses, focusing on the energy industry including oil, natural… UN Sustainable Development - Kiribati UN Sustainable Development - Kiribati- Provides links to UN pages on aspects of natural resources, social, economic and institutional aspects of sustainable development. IMF - Kiribati and the IMF IMF - Kiribati and the IMF- Provides news, statistics, Public Information Notices and other reports, financial position in the Fund and transactions. Visit Guam Visit Guam- Guam Visitors Bureau featuring information on things to see and do while on the island. iExplore Community: Guam iExplore Community: Guam- Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, reviews and photos. World Travel Guide - Guam World Travel Guide - Guam- Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements. Lonely Planet: Guam Lonely Planet: Guam- Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.