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Nation-wide consultations continue as Solomon Islands moves closer to banning single-use plastics
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 1, 2023
Solomon Islands will soon become the latest Pacific Island country to enforce a ban on single-use plastics in its efforts to address the plastic pollution crisis. A series of national consultations have been ongoing to inform, engage and receive...
President Tsai and President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru hold bilateral talks
Taiwan President News
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November 15, 2022
TAIWAN, November 15 - President Tsai and President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru hold bilateral talks On the morning of November 15, after welcoming President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru and First Lady Simina Kun with military honors,...
President Tsai hosts state banquet for President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru
Taiwan President News
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November 15, 2022
TAIWAN, November 15 - President Tsai hosts state banquet for President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru On November 15, President Tsai Ing-wen hosted a state luncheon in honor of President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru at the Presidential...
President Tsai welcomes President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru with military honors
Taiwan President News
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November 15, 2022
TAIWAN, November 15 - President Tsai welcomes President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru with military honors President Tsai Ing-wen officially welcomed President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru and First Lady Simina Kun on the morning of...
Progressing the Mercury Free Pacific Campaign
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 11, 2023
08 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The impacts of mercury pollution can be challenging to identify and reverse but strategies to reduce mercury contamination are important because mercury can cause significant adverse effects to humans and ecological...
Solomon Islands committed to deliver a ‘Safe and Green Pacific Games’
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 7, 2023
06 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The rich tapestry of cultures found within the Solomon Islands was on display during the opening day of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) officials meeting as Solomon Island...
New UNDP Resident Representative presents Letter of Credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade.
Solomon Islands Government
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September 11, 2023
The new United Nations Development Program Resident Representative to the Solomon Islands, Ms Munkhtuya (Tuya) Altangerel formally presented her Letter of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele on...
SPREP and World Bank build capacities for Environmental and Social Risk Management
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 9, 2023
07 September 2023, Apia Samoa – The pressing challenges faced by Pacific countries in managing environmental and social risks, especially in a time when climate change and other global issues are exacerbating these risks, have been spotlighted at...
Memorandum between SPREP and Birdlife enhances collaboration to protect birds and biologically important sites
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 8, 2023
06 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and Birdlife International (BLI) continue to strengthen cooperation through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), committing the organisations...
New SPREP guidelines to support Sustainable and Resilient Coastal Development in the Pacific launched
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 6, 2023
06 September 2023, Apia Samoa – A landmark set of guidelines developed to support resilient coastal infrastructure development in the Pacific have been launched in Apia, on the margins of the 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials. The ‘Good Practice in...
Solomon Islands Implements Landmark Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 22, 2023
11 September 2023, Honiara - It’s the dawn of a new era in Solomon Islands as the country officially gazetted a regulation to ban certain types of single-use plastics. Starting from 1 September, the import, manufacture, distribution, supply and...
Leveraging digital technologies for a resilient Pacific environment
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 6, 2023
06 September 2023, Apia – The application and leveraging of digital technologies to address environmental issues was highlighted during a side event at the 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials in Apia, Samoa, on Wednesday. The Vanuatu Klaemet Infomesen...
SPREP enhances partnerships for a resilient Blue Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 5, 2023
04 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) continues to strengthen partnerships for a resilient Blue Pacific through the first SPREP Partnership Dialogue taking place in Samoa, at the...
President Tsai welcomes President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru to Taiwan
Taiwan President News
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November 14, 2022
TAIWAN, November 14 - President Tsai welcomes President Russ Joseph Kun of Nauru to Taiwan On the morning of November 14, a delegation led by President Russ Joseph Kun of the Republic of Nauru, accompanied by First Lady Simina Kun, arrived in...
Prime Minister of Samoa reiterates Pacific leaders’ commitment to the protection of environment
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 5, 2023
04 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The gathering of SPREP members, partners and donors in Samoa this week embodies the collective commitment and priority Pacific leaders have placed on the protection and management of environment resources of our...
After COVID-19 challenges, parties to Noumea Convention strengthen resolve to protect Pacific’s natural resources and marine environment
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 4, 2023
31 August 2023, Apia Samoa – The almost full attendance by parties of the first face-to-face meeting of the Noumea Convention, since 2019 when COVID-19 hit and devastated communities around the world, has signalled our commitment to strengthen...
Explore the Pacific Paradise with Nauru Airlines’ Island Hopper Service!
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 9, 2023
Attention all adventure seekers and wanderlust enthusiasts! We have exciting news that will make your travel dreams come true. Nauru Airlines is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its Island Hopper service. Get ready to embark...
Noumea Convention parties strengthen resolve to protect Pacific’s natural resources and marine environment
Government of Samoa
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August 31, 2023
SAMOA, August 31 - 31 August 2023, Apia Samoa – The almost full attendance by parties of the first face-to-face meeting of the Noumea Convention, since 2019 when COVID-19 hit and devastated communities around the world, has signalled our...
South Pacific Islands - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 15, 2021
Sydney, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just released, this edition of BuddeComm report outlines the latest developments and key trends in the telecoms markets. -...
TMC and Kongsberg Digital Announce Next Phase of Agreement to Bring AI and Hybrid Machine Learning to Future Deep-sea Nodule Collection Operations
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 6, 2023
The renewed agreement will see the parties further develop their Digital Twin which will integrate multiple data streams from TMC’s future production system and will enable 3D visualization of its deep-sea operating environment, providing ‘eyes...