WASHINGTON, 24 JUNE 2022 (DEVEX)—Two U.S lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday that aims to shift more U.S foreign aid funding to the Indo-Pacific region in response to what one described as “China’s bid for hegemony” in the region. The Indo-Pacific Engagement Act is co-sponsored by Rep Ami Bera, a Democrat from California, and Rep Steve […]
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Palau establishes national emergency medical team (EMT)
24 June 2022, Suva | Training ended today for 18 members of Palau’s new national Emergency Medical Team (EMT), under a partnership with the Government of the Republic of Palau, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance preparedness for disasters, disease outbreaks and other crises. The […]
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SHAKE THE DUST OFF
When Jesus sent his disciples out two by two, he tells them how to handle the relationships they will encounter along the way. He tells them what to do if the people they meet, the ones assigned to them, don’t receive their values well. In effect Jesus said, “If they don’t receive you, shake the […]
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Pacific Ocean Commissioner to champion Blue Pacific Ocean priorities at 2nd UN Oceans Conference
LISBON (PIF) — With the ocean at the heart of Pacific cultures, security and economies, the Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum and Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Mr Henry Puna, is amongst the Pacific travellers to Lisbon this weekend. The Secretary-General will join the Forum Chair, PM of Fiji Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, who is also […]
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Tuvalu Foreign Minister cancels trip to UN Oceans conference due to protest from China
SYDNEY (AAP) — Tuvalu’s foreign minister will land in Brisbane today after withdrawing from an international forum in protest against Chinese coercion. Simon Kofe was due to arrive in Portugal for the UN’s Ocean Conference which is focusing on sustainable use of marine resources, a key issue for Pacific island nations concerned about climate change […]
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Youth are the generation that will help save our ocean and our future, says UN chief
LISBON (UN NEWS CENTRE) — The world must do more to stop the dramatic decline in ocean health, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday, urging young people gathered in Carcavelos, Portugal, for a UN Youth and Innovation Forum to step up because his generation’s leaders had moved far too slow. The two-day event brought […]