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Partnerships to address sustainable development, climate change and fisheries are the focus of the 4th Korea Pacific Islands Senior Officials Meeting
27/10/16- Busan, Korea: The value of mutual prosperity through ongoing cooperation and strategic partnerships between the Pacific Islands Forum and the Republic of Korea was reinforced during the 4th Korea-Pacific Islands Senior Official’s Meeting in Busan this week. [restrict] Recognizing the strong relationship that already exists, representative of the Forum Chair, Mr Samson Pretrick of […]
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Honorary General Consul Padilla commended
By Francis Talasasa, Reporter The House of Delegates has commended Honorary Consul of the Republic of Palau to San Diego California, Mr. Julian Padilla during its fifteenth regular session two months ago in August 2016, for his dedication in serving the country abroad and his generous contributions to the country. [restrict] Stated in a House […]
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China tries to ‘divide and rule’ Taiwan by befriending pro-Beijing towns
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China is embarking on a divide-and-rule campaign on self-ruled Taiwan, offering to boost tourism to pro-Beijing towns and counties while giving the new pro-independence government the cold shoulder, government officials and politicians say. Whether Beijing’s promises materialize remains to be seen, but the political rift is pressing Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party […]
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Countries OK world’s largest marine reserve in Antarctica
The countries that decide the fate of Antarctica reached an historic agreement on Friday to create the world’s largest marine protected area in the ocean next to the frozen continent. The agreement comes after years of diplomatic wrangling and high-level talks between the U.S. and Russia, which has rejected the idea in the past. [restrict] […]