Pacific leaders sign declaration to reinforce ties
Dignitaries from across the Pacific gathered Tuesday afternoon at Iolani Palace for the inaugural Pacific Leaders Forum, aimed at strengthening relationships and providing a platform to discuss challenges confronting Pacific communities.
1/14
Swipe or click to see more
Hailama Farlan, of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, right, speaks as dignitaries arrive during a news conference outside Iolani Palace on Tuesday. Pacific leaders from Aoterora, the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Hawaii made a formal declaration, coinciding with King Kamehameha Day, to strengthen relationships, share stories and discuss challenges confronting the Pacific.
2/14
Swipe or click to see more
Representatives of Pacific Island delegations depart Iolani Palace while assisted by Hawaiian cultural practitioner Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, fourth from left, on Tuesday.
3/14
Swipe or click to see more
Aaron Sala, festival director of FestPAC, gestures while speaking during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
4/14
Swipe or click to see more
Representatives of Pacific Island delegations depart Iolani Palace on Tuesday.
5/14
Swipe or click to see more
Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chairperson on the Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, walks to a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
6/14
Swipe or click to see more
Hailama Farden, of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, middle, speaks during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
7/14
Swipe or click to see more
Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chairperson on the Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, speaks during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
8/14
Swipe or click to see more
Aaron Sala, festival director of FestPAC, gestures while speaking during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
9/14
Swipe or click to see more
Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chairperson on the Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, speaks during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
10/14
Swipe or click to see more
Representatives of Pacific Island delegations depart Iolani Palace on Tuesday,.
11/14
Swipe or click to see more
Ngira Simmonds, chief of staff to the Maori King, speaks during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
12/14
Swipe or click to see more
Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chairperson on the Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, smiles during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
13/14
Swipe or click to see more
Representatives of Pacific Island delegations depart Iolani Palace on Tuesday.
14/14
Swipe or click to see more
Carmen Hulu Lindsey, chairperson on the Board of Trustees for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, speaks during a news conference outside Iolani Palace.
Gov. Josh Green signs bills into law at Hawaii State Capitol
Mayor unveils special trash cans to be installed around Waikiki
Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean
Simone Biles joins the U.S. women’s gymnastics Olympic team
Far right wins first round in France election
Israeli tanks advance in north and south Gaza
Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
Teens offer free tech help to kupuna
Dan Ige fights Diego Lopes at UFC 303
Subscriber Favorites
Supreme Court in Trump ruling declares ex-presidents have immunity for official acts
Sjarif Goldstein: Amount of outrage on Bronny James is outrageous
Invasive species bills face chopping block
Vehicle strikes pedestrian at airport; 2 taken to hospital
Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden amid calls for him to quit race
More Photo Galleries
Gov. Josh Green signs bills into law at Hawaii State Capitol
Mayor unveils special trash cans to be installed around Waikiki
Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean
Simone Biles joins the U.S. women’s gymnastics Olympic team
Far right wins first round in France election
