in those islands vs on those islands

Both "in those islands" and "on those islands" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In those islands" is used when referring to being physically located within the boundaries of the islands, while "on those islands" is used when referring to being on the surface of the islands.

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in those islands

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being physically located within the boundaries of the islands.

Use "in those islands" when talking about something or someone being inside the boundaries of the islands.

Examples:

There are many beautiful beaches in those islands.
The wildlife in those islands is diverse.
I spent a week in those islands.

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But as Terry Wynn said, when we were in the Windward Islands last week, we actually faced the stark realities that people in those islands are facing themselves, as they try to meet the challenge from dollar bananas.
Before those clouds rolled in, those islands were a financial candy land.
The European Commission must understand that an official aid policy is required, one that is perfectly in keeping with European law, but one that pursues the goal of harmonious economic development in those island regions.
In addition, other objective factors arising as a result of insularity and distance from markets impose further constraints on economic operators and producers in those Aegean islands that severely handicap their activities.
In addition, objective factors arising as a result of insularity and remoteness impose further constraints on economic operators and producers in those Aegean islands that severely handicap their activities.
Recent events, such as those in the Canary Islands and Malta, have once again made illegal immigration headline news.
I put in one of those center islands that we talked about.
if the Member States can restrict fishing to vessels registered in the ports of those islands, how are the Member States going to confirm that they wish to do so;
If the Member States can restrict 'fishing to vessels registered in the ports of those islands', how are the Member States going to confirm that they wish to do so?
facilitating access by businesses, especially small ones or those located in island and outlying regions, to JCR institutes, to prototyping, certification, measurement and testing laboratories and infrastructures.
In what way will SMEs participate, particularly those in mountainous, island and very remote regions, in action that will be funded to promote innovation and research?
Decision 2009/719/EC should therefore apply to those islands.
Any new power plant that will be installed on those islands is considered new generation capacity.
(2) Those islands should consequently be declared officially brucellosis-free in accordance with Directive 64/432/EEC.
She just has to keep swimming to one of those islands.
You're close to all those islands.
I come from one of those islands, the island of Ireland that does not have a tunnel connecting the rest of Europe, or indeed a land bridge.
The Viola report relating to island regions is a very comprehensive text that highlights the natural handicaps and socio-economic difficulties suffered by those islands.
You know, when you're on those islands you're there for keeps.
If we control her drift, headed in this direction, we should clear those islands.

Alternatives:

within those islands
inside those islands

on those islands

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being on the surface of the islands.

Use "on those islands" when talking about something or someone being physically on the islands.