Briefs

THE American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has partnered up with technology firm Itron, Inc. to deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across the

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Briefs

American Samoa IN a significant move aimed at environmental protection, American Samoa has formally opposed deep-sea mining in its

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Milestone ocean deal signed

GLOBAL efforts to protect the ocean took a leap today with the signing of an agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) was officially

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Pacific countries review impact of biosecurity capacity building programmes

Biosecurity officers from across the Pacific met in Fiji recently to review the impact of biosecurity training programmes delivered under the Safe Agricultural Trade Facilitation through Economic Integration in the

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Movers and Shakers

DR Malouamaua Tu’ualofaifo has been appointed Acting CEO of the American Samoa Medical Center (LBJ Tropical Medical Center) through a recess appointment by Governor Lemanu P. S.

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Pacific churches call on Forum leaders to recognise Palestine

AS Pacific leaders meet in Honiara, the Pacific Conference of Churches urges governments to recognise Palestinian

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High-level officials to brief Forum leaders on partnerships

AS Pacific Islands Forum presidents and prime ministers hold their annual leaders retreat this Thursday, they’ll be briefed on regional engagement with donors and partners by a group of regional veterans – the

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SIS leaders push for action

SMALLER Island States leaders met ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum to align their agenda before talks with larger members like Australia and New

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Briefs

American Samoa In response to a dengue fever outbreak, American Samoa’s Department of Education has postponed the start of public schools to 2 September

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What’s in, what’s out? Forum prepares to discuss issues

AS Pacific leaders gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for their annual discussions, the specter of China will loom over

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Tuvalu fights back

IF any country is punching above its weight in the fight against climate change, it has to be

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US backs Taiwan attendance

THE United States has joined the ranks of countries who have expressed disappointment over the Solomon Islands' decision not to invite Taiwan and other dialogue and development partners to a regional meeting next

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