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And the island’s connection to the internet has improved with the recent arrival of new satellite technology, linking islanders to the outside world faster and more reliably than ever before.
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NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Sonya and Jason, the inn's effervescent community coordinators seem to have every islander on speed-dial and will plan and replan your itinerary as many times as needed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The number of visitors still hasn’t rebounded from the pandemic, and as a result, many islanders are leaving to seek jobs and more affordable housing on the mainland.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
This development strengthened the case against recruiting South Sea islanders as workers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Sonya and Jason, the inn's effervescent community coordinators seem to have every islander on speed-dial and will plan and replan your itinerary as many times as needed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The number of visitors still hasn’t rebounded from the pandemic, and as a result, many islanders are leaving to seek jobs and more affordable housing on the mainland.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
This development strengthened the case against recruiting South Sea islanders as workers.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/islander. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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islander
noun
is·land·er
ˈī-lən-dər 
: a person born or living on an island
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