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City 6 years ago

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Woman islander the backbone of families, empowerment on Jakarta’s farthest island

Every morning, a gentle welcoming sun brings up the sea colors around the pier of Sabira Island in the Thousand Islands regency, a stone’s throw from the home of a 79-year-old elder who is known for her notable devotion as a community unit head.

News 6 years ago

An island free from time? Norway sets record straight

Having made headlines around the world with a claim that a small island wanted to free itself from the tyranny of time, Norway is now setting the record straight: The whole campaign was a PR stunt with metronome precision.

News 7 years ago

Hong Kong to build $79b artificial island

Hong Kong plans to build one of the world's largest artificial islands with an eye-watering $79 billion price tag, city officials announced Tuesday.

Environment 7 years ago

Robinson Crusoe island sets example for the world in conservation

For almost a century, the inhabitants of Robinson Crusoe -- named for literature's most famous castaway -- have known that their island's fragile ecosystem depends on them conserving its unique wildlife.

World 7 years ago

John Chau, latest in long line of American Christian missionaries

John Chau, killed by members of the Sentinelese tribe on an island in the Andaman Sea, is the latest in a long line of American missionaries who voyaged to the world's most isolated regions to spread Christianity.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

The Indian tribe that wants to be left alone

The death of an American missionary on a remote Indian island has cast a rare spotlight on the Sentinelese, one of the world's most reclusive hunter-gatherer tribes.

World 7 years ago

NTT to move immigrants to island near Australia

The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) administration is mulling over a plan to relocate hundreds of illegal immigrants living in the capital city of Kupang, on Timor Island, to Ndana Island in Rote Ndao regency, which is adjacent to Australia.

Destinations 7 years ago

Baer Island, holiday alternative to Raja Ampat

Baer Island in Maluku hardly rings a bell for most vacationers. As part of Kei Islands, Baer Island actually offers beautiful scenery comparable to Raja Ampat in West Papua.

Destinations 7 years ago

Jewels of Sumba

The island of Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara is home to a preserved ancient culture and breathtaking nature. Be sure to set aside several days to explore the island.