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Keynote Address by the Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Regional Conference on Anti-Corruption: Unity Against Corruption from 3 – 6 February 2020, Kiribati.
Government of Samoa
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February 5, 2020
SAMOA, February 6 - I am honoured to be asked to speak at the opening of this important Pacific Regional Conference on Anti-Corruption: Pacific Unity Against Corruption. I deliver these remarks at a time when, at the beginning of the new decade,...
Research Deliver Insight into Tonga Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2023
EIN Presswire
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November 12, 2019
WiseGuyReports.com “Tonga - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, November 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scope of the Report: Satellite communications...
Honourable Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi’s Keynote Address for the launch of the Inaugural World Nines Confederation Cup Tournament in Samoa
Government of Samoa
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February 11, 2020
SAMOA, February 11 - Reverend Maauga Motu Cabinet Ministers Paul and Beverly Broughton –Directors of the World Nines Phil Gould – Chief Rugby League Broadcaster Ladies and gentlemen On this important occasion of the launch of the inaugural World...
Research Deliver Insight into Tonga Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2023
EIN Presswire
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July 17, 2019
WiseGuyReports.com “Tonga - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses” report has been added to its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, July 18, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WiseGuyReports.com “Tonga - Telecoms, Mobile and...
Panama to Host International Forum for Public-Private-Philanthropic Partnerships Alongside UNFCCC Global Climate Week
EIN Presswire
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March 17, 2025
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, March 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Panama, PVBLIC Foundation, and Global Resilience Partners proudly announce the Nature Summit – an exclusive, high-level forum bringing...
3RD REGIONAL AVIATION MINISTERS MEETING
Government of Samoa
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March 22, 2025
SAMOA, March 22 - MINISTERIAL ADDRESS by the Minister of Works Transport & infrastructure Hon. Olo Afoa Fiti Vaai [22nd March 2025] Mr. Chairman, Honorable Viliame Gavoka, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism of Fiji; Honorable Deputy...
Tonga: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund
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June 21, 2016
Press Release No. 16/299 June 21, 2016 On June 13, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2016 Article IV consultation1 with Tonga. The Tongan economy has been rebounding since a contraction in FY2013.2 Growth...
Tonga : 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Tonga
International Monetary Fund
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June 21, 2016
Summary: Tonga is a small remote open economy in the South Pacific with a narrow production base and low connectivity, resulting in high transportation costs, limited economies of scale, and high fixed costs (Figure 1).1 As a result of the large...
Statement by IMF Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang on His Visit to the Kingdom of Tonga
International Monetary Fund
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October 18, 2018
October 18, 2018 Mr. Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited the Kingdom of Tonga between October 16-18, 2018, where he met with Prime Minister Hon. Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva, Minister of Commerce,...
Trade, Industry and Competition partners with Nkomazi Local Municipality to empower entrepreneurs
South African Government
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November 12, 2024
The dtic partners with Nkomazi Local Municipality to empower entrepreneurs The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with the Nkomazi Local Municipality and Siboshwa Traditional Council will host an interactive...
TMC Applauds U.S. Congressional Mandate for 2025 Defense Department Feasibility Study on Nodule Refining
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 30, 2024
The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) mandates a Defense Department feasibility study on refining polymetallic nodule-derived intermediates to high-purity nickel, copper, and cobalt products The study, to be led by the Industrial Base...
Tonga: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund
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April 27, 2015
Press Release No. 15/180 April 27, 2015 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Tonga and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on April 24, on a...
World First: TMC USA Submits Application for Commercial Recovery of Deep-Sea Minerals in the High Seas Under U.S. Seabed Mining Code
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 29, 2025
Following last week’s Executive Order, ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, TMC USA has submitted applications to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for two exploration licenses and one...
Pacific Partnership 2024 - 2 Concludes Second Mission Stop In Legazpi, Philippines
U.S. Navy
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August 15, 2024
In a collaborative effort between Australia, Japan, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States, PP24-2 participants held basic first aid workshops for 98 members of the community, taught health and music...
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Second Mission Stop in Legazpi, Philippines
U.S. Navy
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August 19, 2024
In a collaborative effort between Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, United Kingdom and the United States, PP24-2 participants held basic first aid workshops for 98 members of the community; taught health and music...
Tonga: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Tonga
International Monetary Fund
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August 6, 2014
Summary: KEY ISSUES Context: Tonga’s economy is rebounding, partially owing to a recovery in agricultural exports. The outlook for tourism is also improving. The reconstruction from a recent cyclone is expected to lead to both a temporary boost to...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Tonga
International Monetary Fund
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January 17, 2018
January 17, 2018 On January 17, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2017 Article IV consultation[1] with Tonga. The decision was made without a Board meeting.[2] Over recent years, Tonga has enjoyed...
U.S. Navy Leads Multinational Team in Pacific Partnership Mission
U.S. Navy
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October 2, 2024
The Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission team worked alongside allies and partners to strengthen relationships and bolster host nation capacity to provide essential humanitarian services. The group also supported efforts to reduce the risk...
Products of Australia: The International Consequences of Australia’s Deportation Policy
Australian Institute of International Affairs
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June 20, 2024
Criminal deportations were recently thrown into the spotlight in Australia, again. While detailed discussions about deportation provide an arena for domestic political point-scoring, we should also understand how our international relations with...
Tonga: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund
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July 25, 2013
Press Release No.13/276 July 25, 2013 On July 19, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Tonga1 on a lapse of time basis2. Economic growth slowed to 0.8 percent in fiscal year...