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MEDIA RELEASE – Samoa remains steadfast in pursuit of sustainable development.
Government of Samoa
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June 6, 2024
Apia, Samoa; 7th June 2024 – Samoa recently held successful national validation workshops on June 5th and 7th, 2024, as part of its preparations for the third Voluntary National Review (VNR) process. Supported by the United Nations, the Ministry...
Magnifying Pacific issues in a global declaration on waste
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 22, 2024
16 May 2024 - Pacific voices were given the lens to magnify their concerns when it comes to waste management on the global stage. Over a two-day period, Pacific Islands have undergone consultations for their input into the Pre-Zero Draft...
Tonga's Late Island shows promising results with surge in seabird populations after rat eradication initiative
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 29, 2024
29 May 2024, Nukualofa Tonga - It's been nearly a year since the Kingdom of Tonga carried out a ground-breaking mission to restore and re-wild Late Island by eradicating invasive rats, potentially marking it as the largest rat-free island in the...
Office of the Governor – News Release – Hawaiʻi Announces Readiness to Host 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Governor of State of Hawaii
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May 29, 2024
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers...
Does your tongue look like this?
College of Naturopathic Medicine
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May 28, 2024
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Ottawa one step closer to a plastics treaty
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 7, 2024
01 May 2023, Ottawa Canada - Pacific delegates are leaving Ottawa Canada exhausted but reasonably satisfied with an advanced draft text of an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. They...
PRESS RELEASE – Electric vehicles transition on the move with discussion of two key reports
Government of Samoa
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May 6, 2024
Apia, Samoa – In preparation for a Governmental fleet large scale move towards electric vehicles(EVs) in Samoa, two assessments were conducted. The results of these assessments are detailed in two reports that were discussed today – the ‘Baseline...
3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit, 20 to 22 May 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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May 19, 2024
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit from 20 to 22 May 2024. The High-Level Visit is a platform for Singapore and Pacific Ministers to foster closer ties and exchange views in...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with Papua New Guinea Tourism to Drive Data Excellence for Sustainable Development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 17, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) conducted a week-long in-country workshop (May 13-17) focused on data initiatives and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking...
State Auditor announces audit of the City of Joplin
The Office of Missouri State Auditor
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May 15, 2024
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FFC Officials conclude 133rd Meeting in Nauru
Solomon Islands Government
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May 15, 2024
FFC Officials conclude 133rd Meeting in Nauru Pictured from left, FFA Deputy Director General Dr Pio Manoa, NFMRA CEO Charleston Deiye, MIMRA Director Glen Joseph, and FFA Director General Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen. The FFC Officials chair was handed...
Talking Wood Studio, Award winning artisan bowl maker expands internationally to 108 Countries
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2024
Talking Wood Studio today announced the international expansion of its online store as it continues its mission to adorn the world’s finest tables. CANTON, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Talking Wood Studio today...
Call for Applications: Sea and Human Security Training – Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
UN International Training and Research Center
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May 14, 2024
The programme is open to motivated government officials and others from the private sector and civil society organizations, who are: eager to learn and apply new knowledge to enhance sea and human security keen to succeed and make a positive...
Tourism practitioners from Island destinations deliberate on critical challenges and opportunities for a better type of tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 13, 2024
The second convening of the Communities of Practice for Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism and Climate Data was held 23rd – 25th April in Honolulu, Hawaii. Organised by the Local2030 Islands Network and funded by the National Oceanic and...
Remarks by Ms. Noriko Horiuchi – U.S. Embassy Apia Chargé d’Affaires USAID Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP) – Pacific Activity: National Data Governance Workshop, Samoa
Government of Samoa
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May 8, 2024
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa – May 8, 2024 Pastor Matamua Dr. Paul Matamua Hon. Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Government of Samoa, Mr. Themba Kalua, UN Resident Coordinator Samoa, Cook...
Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Safetravel
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May 7, 2024
Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in the tropical and sub-tropical climates in many Pacific Islands, in North Queensland (Australia), Asia (including India), tropical Africa and Latin/South America. West Nile virus is commonly found...
$5 Billion Asian Development Fund Replenishment Agreed to Support Most Vulnerable in Asia and Pacific
Asian Development Bank
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May 3, 2024
TBILISI, GEORGIA (3 May 2024) — Donors and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed to a replenishment of $5 billion for ADB’s Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8. The commitment was made during ADB’s...
Wallis & Futuna Pledges to Support Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Region
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 28, 2023
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated...
Pacific delegates advocate for a key regional aspiration to be included in the plastic treaty text
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 1, 2024
In the final hours of the fourth round of negotiations on the revised zero draft of the global plastics treaty, Pacific delegates remain steadfast in their resolve to have a key regional aspiration on the sustainable production of primary plastic...
Bridge to Busan Declaration open for signing at Plastics Treaty talks
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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April 30, 2024
29 April 2024, Ottawa Canada - Today at INC4 over two dozen countries have signed on to the Bridge to Busan Declaration. Launched at the Plastics Treaty negotiations, it invigorates the call for sustainable production levels of primary plastic...