Jessica Stone

1 month ago | voanews.com | Jessica Stone

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. Across Pacific Island nations, journalists are pushing back on draconian laws and defamation cases, while weighing the cost of Chinese economic help against true editorial freedom. VOA’s Jessica Stone has the story. Camera: Sharon Elone

2 months ago | voanews.com | Jessica Stone

Greenland’s representative in the United States met recently with at least one ambassador from the Pacific Islands to learn more about a political arrangement that some think could create an opportunity for the Arctic island and Washington, VOA has learned.

Nov 13, 2024 | voanews.com | Jessica Stone

National Geographic scientists say they’ve discovered the world’s largest coral near the remote Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean — an undersea mass that is so big, it can be seen from space.

Nov 13, 2024 | voanews.com | Jessica Stone

This image contains sensitive content which some people may find offensive or disturbing. ImagesMultimediaEmbedded ContentCommentsLink has been copied to clipboard The world’s largest coral colony has been discovered near the remote Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean – an undersea mass that is so big, it can be seen from space, National Geographic scientists announced Nov. 12, 2024. ShareIn photos: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands​

Oct 10, 2024 | voanews.com | Jessica Stone

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. When major disasters like hurricanes and floods hit the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, coordinates major rescue efforts that would overwhelm local officials. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports on how the agency works.