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Environmental justice key for new Pacific Region wildlife refuge chief
E&E News
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October 17, 2024
A refuge manager who started her Fish and Wildlife Service career near her hometown along the U.S.-Mexico border now has much more turf to tend. As the new chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System’s Pacific Region, Juliette Fernandez will...
Samoa Hosts Historic Commonwealth Forum on Human Rights
Talamua
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October 17, 2024
“The Commonwealth National Human Rights Institutions from 46 countries are convening in Samoa, to address essential human rights issues affecting its 2.7 billion citizens.” By Lise Schmidt/ Apia, Samoa – 18 October 2024 – This landmark meeting...
Hotel review: Taumeasina Island Resort, Samoa
The New Zealand Herald
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January 17, 2025
First impressions: Before I arrived I suspected I was in for a treat. A friend had given me a heads-up that King Charles had popped in for lunch the week before as part of CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting). Well, if it’s fit for a...
Our Health is at Stake: The Solutions SIDS Need to Fight Climate Change
Inter Press Service
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January 8, 2025
Climate Change, Development & Aid, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Humanitarian Emergencies, Least Developed Countries, Natural Resources, Small Island Developing States, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade &...
Samoa PM says no media restrictions for CHOGM
Talanei
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October 10, 2024
Samoa Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has reaffirmed there are no restrictions placed on local and international media for covering the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024. Samoa Observer reports Fiame was responding to a...
ICJ to decide countries’ legal responsibility for climate change
Green Left
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January 15, 2025
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held a series of hearings over December 2–13, receiving oral submissions from 97 countries on countries’ obligations under international law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This will inform an advisory...
Democrats’ new push to stop RFK Jr.: Highlight Samoa’s measles outbreak
The Detroit News - Michigan
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samoa-measles 1326 words Categories: Health, Health-News, National, Elections, Politics, Congress, Science-Environment, WhiteHouse, World, Asia-Pacific Authors: Dan Diamond Democrats’ new push to stop RFK Jr.: Highlight Samoa’s measles outbreak In...
Climate change linked to increased violence against women
Medical News
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October 15, 2024
Countries affected by severe climate change may also have a higher prevalence of violence against women, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in PLOS Climate, examined how climate shocks - such as storms, landslides...
Samoa says sunken ship spilled 200,000 litres of diesel but NZ minister describes it as 'a little trickle'
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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October 15, 2024
Locals in the coastal village of Tafitoala in Samoa say their livelihoods have been destroyed and that they deserve compensation after a New Zealand naval vessel sank there earlier this month. The area around the wreck of HMNZS Manawanui, off the...
Samoa Blind Persons Association to celebrate International White Cane Day
Talamua
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October 9, 2024
By Lise Schmidt/ Apia, Samoa – 09 October 2024 – The Samoa Blind Persons Association, in collaboration with Nuanua O le Alofa, is preparing for a vibrant celebration of International White Cane Day on 15 October 2024. This year’s events will focus...
Samoa Airways clean-up ahead of C.H.O.G.M.
Samoa Observer
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In a spirited display of community engagement and environmental stewardship, staff from Samoa Airways participated in a city-wide clean-up campaign on Saturday morning. This aligns with Samoa’s preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of...
Samoa: The Switzerland of the Pacific
The Interpreter
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October 16, 2024
There are a select few countries on this earth that stand out as regional leaders for peace. The most famous would have to be Switzerland, renowned and admired for its constitutional Law of Neutrality, which dictates that the country should ensure...
Editorial: The Samoa CHOGM and reflections on the Commonwealth
The Round Table
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January 9, 2025
[This is an excerpt from an article in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs.] The Government of Samoa certainly deserved kudos for overcoming the formidable challenges of hosting an event as large and complex as CHOGM...
Samoa prepares for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia
RNZ
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October 11, 2024
By Susana Lei'ataua and Louise Ternouth in Apia A sign on the Samoa Government building in Apia shows the countdown to CHOGM. Photo: Louise Ternouth The warship HMS Tamar is berthed at the Apia International Port as Samoa prepares for the...
World Court Posts Final Responses In Climate Change Opinion
Forbes
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Judges are seated as the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, opens hearings ... [+] into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact,...
Samoa warns of oil spill as New Zealand navy ship sinks after fire
Big News Network
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand: A fuel spill is "highly probable" after a New Zealand navy ship grounded, caught fire, and sank off the coast of Samoa, according to the Pacific island nation's acting Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio. All 75...
Samoa Police Unveil Major Security Initiatives Ahead of CHOGM
Samoa Global News
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October 8, 2024
Press release. Strengthening Public Safety Ahead of C.H.O.G.M.: SPPCS Unveils Major Security Initiatives The Samoa Police, Prisons, and Corrections Services (SPPCS), in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, launched three pivotal...
Samoa fears environmental disaster after HMNZS Manawanui sinks on Upolu coast
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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October 8, 2024
Residents along the south coast of Upolu, Samoa, are concerned about the potential environmental impact after the $100 million specialist survey ship HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef and sank over the weekend. Local authorities are conducting...
Samoa warns of fuel spill after New Zealand navy ship caught fire and sank
Borneo Bulletin
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October 7, 2024
WELLINGTON (AP) – A fuel spill is “highly probable” after a New Zealand navy ship grounded, caught fire and sank off the coast of Samoa, the Pacific island nation’s acting prime minister said late Sunday. All 75 people on board the HMNZS Manawanui...
Climate change linked to increased violence against women
Earth.com
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We often discuss the environmental and economic impacts of climate change, but rarely do we explore its social repercussions. In a recent study, researchers have uncovered a chilling link between climate change and increased violence against...