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Chinese Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia Wu Wei Attends the Handover Ceremony of China’s Humanitarian Assistance for Drought Relief to the FSM
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China
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July 18, 2024
The handover ceremony for China to provide humanitarian assistance for drought relief to the FSM Government was held in the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECEM) of the FSM on July 11. H.E. Wu Wei, Chinese...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI
Hawaii State Department of Health
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July 8, 2024
Posted on Jul 8, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported two separate travel-related dengue virus cases, one on Kauaʻi and one on Maui. The affected individuals traveled to a region where dengue is known to be...
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Mission in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
U.S. Navy
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September 27, 2024
A team representing Australia and the United States concluded the fifth and final mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) in Kosrae, Sept. 23. The nine-day Kosrae mission stop brought more than 40 participants from Australia and the...
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Mission in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
U.S. Navy
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September 26, 2024
The nine-day Kosrae mission stop brought more than 40 participants from Australia and the United States together to increase humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness in the Indo-Pacific. “The Pacific Partnership team is...
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Mission in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
U.S. Navy
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September 16, 2024
The 11-day Yap mission stop brought more than 70 participants from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States who came together to increase humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) preparedness in the Indo-Pacific....
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Commences Mission in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
U.S. Navy
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September 17, 2024
The mission kicked off with a key leadership engagement at the Kosrae State governor’s office with Gov. Tulensa Palik; U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel Keeler, PP24-2 mission commander; and Royal Australian Air Force Wing Cmdr. Scott Minchin, PP24-2 deputy...
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Mission in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
U.S. Navy
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September 11, 2024
YAP, Federated States of Micronesia–A multinational team representing five Pacific nations concluded the fourth mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) with a closing ceremony at the Yap Living History Museum in Colonia, Yap, Sept. 10....
Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Kicks Off Mission in Federated States of Micronesia
U.S. Navy
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September 4, 2024
A multinational team representing five Pacific nations kicked off the fourth mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Sept. 4, 2024. Yap Gov. Charles Chieng hosted U.S. Navy Capt. Daniel...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON OʻAHU
Hawaii State Department of Health
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December 5, 2024
Posted on Dec 5, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new case of travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the number of total cases to 15 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi,...
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...
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...
COP29 Concludes: Implications for the Asia-Pacific Region
EIN Presswire
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November 28, 2024
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking another milestone in the global fight...
Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clears Record Amount of Pending Legislation as Manchin Leads Last Business Meeting as Chairman
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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November 19, 2024
Washington, DC- Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held their last business meeting of the 118th Congress and cleared a record number of 75 pieces of legislation pending before the committee. The business meeting also...
Pacific Partnership 24-2
U.S. Navy
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July 19, 2024
The mission commenced on July 15, with U.S. and Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) service members conducting meet and greets and information exchanges with the Vanuatu medical staff at the Port Vila Central Hospital. Pacific Partnership 2024-2...
President Lai meets delegation led by Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase
Taiwan President News
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July 15, 2024
TAIWAN, July 15 - President Lai meets delegation led by Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase President Lai meets delegation led by Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase On the morning of July 15, President Lai Ching-te met with...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case on Maui
Governor of State of Hawaii
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November 6, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON MAUI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 24-141 HONOLULU — The...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case on Maui
Governor of State of Hawaii
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November 6, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON MAUI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2024 24-141 HONOLULU — The...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON MAUI
Hawaii State Department of Health
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November 7, 2024
Posted on Nov 6, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Maui, bringing the number of total cases to 14 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi, four on...
One Pacific – One People, One Ocean at CBD COP16.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 22, 2024
16 October 2024, Apia, Samoa – The Pacific islands contain rich and vast biodiversity, and they hold responsibility over large proportions of global ecosystems, including about a third of all oceans and seas within national jurisdictions. However,...
Military Leaders Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnerships During Guam, Hawaii Visit
U.S. Navy
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October 18, 2024
he visit focused on regional security and stability, as well as the defense of American interests and our allies and partners. “The United States has always been and remains a Pacific power,” said Mancinelli. “American prosperity and security...