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KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT AT THE SECOND ANNUAL INTRA-CLIMATE SERVICES AND RELATED APPLICATIONS (CLIMSA) FORUM
Government of Samoa
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September 26, 2022
SAMOA, September 26 - Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentelmen, It is my honor to address this Second annual Intra-Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) forum on behalf of the Government of Samoa and would like to...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister Sovaleni
U.S. Department of State
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September 14, 2022
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Tongan Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni yesterday in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed continued progress...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Tongan Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Siaosi Sovaleni and Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu
U.S. Department of State
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August 5, 2022
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Tongan Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Siaosi Sovaleni and Foreign Minister Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, to...
UNICEF’s Pacific representative formally introduced to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.
Solomon Islands Government
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August 21, 2022
UNICEF’s Pacific representative formally introduced to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. PM Hon. Manasseh Sogavare discussing with UNICEF’s Pacific representative Mr. Jonathan Veitch. The new United Nations International Children’s Emergency...
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to Visit Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand
U.S. Department of State
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August 4, 2022
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand from August 3-9. The Deputy Secretary’s travel to the region reflects the United States’ commitment to engage meaningfully with...
Transcript of Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Pacific Islands Fintech Innovation Challenge, 27 July 2022
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 27, 2022
Good morning everyone, and let me first say on behalf of Singapore that we are delighted (and) we are honoured to be the venue for the Pacific Islands FinTech Innovation Challenge. We would also like to thank Australia for its support for this...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Australian Foreign Minister Wong
U.S. Department of State
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June 7, 2022
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong about our ongoing coordination on regional issues, as well as to discuss the upcoming G-20...
Biden Administration Continues to Prioritize Response to the 2022 Hunga Tonga Volcano Eruption and Tsunami
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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February 8, 2022
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Coordinates with Tongan American Community Leaders and Across Government on Response, Recognizes Toll of Disaster on Pacific Islanders in the U.S. and in the...
Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox honor artists at Utah Governor’s Mansion
Governor of Utah
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November 17, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 17, 2021) – Gov. Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox honored Ta’u Pupu’a, Elsie Holiday and Diane P. Stewart at a Nov. 10 awards ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion. Each year, Utah’s governor honors three artists in...
Tonga: Staff Concluding Statement IMF 2020 Article IV Consultation Mission
International Monetary Fund
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February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020 A mild recovery is underway after the devastation of Cyclone Gita, due to stronger consumption supported by remittances. Donor-funded reconstruction has boosted imports with limited impact on domestic demand. Policies have...
Rescued Circus Lions’ New Life in South Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After more than a decade in a tiny, bare circus cage in France, lions Goliath and Coralie today stepped out into the land of their ancestors at the Animal Defenders International...
TMC Welcomes U.S. Executive Order to Expedite Permitting and Evaluate Offtake of Critical Minerals from Nodules in the High Seas
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 25, 2025
Entitled ‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’, the Executive Order directs Commerce Secretary Lutnick to expedite deep seabed mineral exploration licenses and commercial recovery permits in international waters under the...
2021 Pacific Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting proceeding
Government of Samoa
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December 14, 2020
SAMOA, December 14 - PASO NEWS PORT VILA: Regional preparations are underway for a virtual Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting (RAMM) in April 2021 to progress Pacific aviation solutions, after the planned March 2020 RAMM in Papua New Guinea was...
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE; Australian Government – COVID-19 vaccine access for our region
Government of Samoa
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August 26, 2020
SAMOA, August 26 - • Senator the Hon Marise Payne, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Women • The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health • The Hon Alex Hawke MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Assistant Defence...
U.S. Government Launches Project Management course in Samoa
Government of Samoa
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September 30, 2020
SAMOA, September 30 - (US Embassy Apia, Samoa) – U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Jon Yoo today presented completion certificates to participants who successfully completed the Project Management Practice course supported by the United States Agency...
U.S. Government Assistance to Help Protect Samoan Communities Against COVID-19 and Other Disasters
Government of Samoa
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August 25, 2020
SAMOA, August 25 - (US Embassy Apia, Samoa); The U.S. government, through the USAID – US Agency for International Development, is launching two new projects in Samoa to help communities to prepare for and respond to COVID-19 and other disasters....
U.S. Government Provides Additional US$9.9 Million to Support COVID-19 Efforts in the Pacific Islands Region
Government of Samoa
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May 21, 2020
SAMOA, May 21 - 21st MAY 2020, Apia, Samoa – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional US$9.9 million to help Pacific Island countries respond to COVID-19, bringing the...
Superlative Sound: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Shares Culture with Pacific Islands, Continues Proud Tradition
U.S. Navy
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January 7, 2025
In 2024, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band shared its music with 2.5 million people in nine countries and four Hawaiian Islands. Its 600 engagements included concerts for the community, performances for school children, official Navy events and...
Satellite communications to be improved for Tonga’s rural areas
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 6, 2020
Sydney, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just released, this edition of Paul Budde Communication’s focus report on Tonga outlines the major developments and key aspects in the telecoms markets. Read the full report:...
IMF Staff Completes 2020 Article IV Mission to Tonga
International Monetary Fund
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February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...