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Australian Prime Minister Doorstop – Apia, Samoa 26 October
The National Tribune
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October 26, 2024
Prime Minister Well, this has been a very successful Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting hosted by Samoa, and it is the first time that CHOGM has met here in the Pacific. Commonwealth countries represent one third of the world’s population,...
King Charles given high chief title as he's urged to 'take small part of Samoa' with him
The Mirror US
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October 25, 2024
King Charles III And Queen Camilla recently visited Samoa ( Image: Getty Images) On an emotional visit to Samoa, King Charles was honored with a high chief title by the Chief of Moata'a Village Tofaeono Iupati Fuatai, who implored the monarch to...
England predicted team v Samoa with Wigan Warriors trio coming into Shaun Wane’s side
Love Rugby League
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November 1, 2024
England head coach Shaun Wane has named a 19-strong squad for their second Test against Samoa at Headingley, with one huge change already confirmed. NRL flier Dom Young will miss the second clash with Ben Gardiner’s side through injury, which...
Vincy activist attends Commonwealth Heads of Gov’t Meeting in Samoa
I Witness News
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November 1, 2024
Vincentian lawyer, activist, writer, and NGO leader Jeshua Bardoo attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa his second such meeting from Oct. 21 to 26. It was the first CHOGM, which is held every two years, to be...
Anthony Albanese touts climate partnership forged with UK Prime Minister at Commonwealth meeting in Samoa
The West Australian
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October 25, 2024
Anthony Albanese has declared that Australia and the UK are “on the path to net zero” after the leaders struck a new climate deal on the sidelines of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa. Spruiking the deal from Samoa, Mr Albanese...
New UN Climate Report Highlights Climate Extremism Of Luxon Government
Scoop
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The latest UNEP Emissions Gap Report has warned that if countries do not commit to rapid action to cut rising climate pollution emissions, the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C will be gone within a few years, but...
King to talk unity, as slavery casts a shadow in Samoa
PerthNow
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October 24, 2024
King Charles is expected to tell world leaders in Samoa that unity is their strength, enabling them to tackle the "demands of our time", when he officially opens a major Commonwealth summit for the first time. Charles will address presidents and...
Lady Scotland urges Commonwealth members to continue climate action support
The Guardian
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October 23, 2024
Patricia Scotland, the departing secretary general of the Commonwealth, has described the 56-member-bloc as a powerful force in the battle against climate breakdown, and urged the members to continue her legacy of supporting small and vulnerable...
Camilla champions sustainable style: Queen recycles her designer favourites on royal tour of Australia and Samoa
Daily Mail
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October 31, 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla have successfully wrapped up their official tour of Australia and Samoa. Throughout this royal visit, Camilla's wardrobe has held special significance, featuring pieces from her favoured designers, Fiona Clare and...
Australia and UK announce new climate and energy deal
Express & Star
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October 25, 2024
Australia and the United Kingdom have struck a new deal to tackle climate change and collaborate on energy initiatives at a meeting between the nations’ leaders. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese met with Sir Keir Starmer for the first...
England RL star Mike McMeeken eyes success in a very different environment
The Sun
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October 31, 2024
MIKE McMeeken hopes you can soon start putting your house on England being successful – ideally one of his. The prop looks set to form part of a pack hell bent on making it a 2-0 whitewash in the series against Samoa. 2 Mike McMeeken hopes to...
King and Queen spend 3 days at $6500-a-week luxury spa in India on way home from Samoa
The New Zealand Herald
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October 31, 2024
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “Their Majesties had a short private stopover in India to help break the long journey back from Samoa. They return to the UK this morning.” The spa break was unconnected to the King’s ongoing weekly cancer...
Commonwealth leaders in Samoa for heads of government meeting
1News
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Samoa is awash in a sea of flags this week, as world leaders representing a third of the world's population descend on the island nation. The country is the first South Pacific Island to host the biannual Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting...
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth summit
Dunya News
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World World King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa for Commonwealth summit Close Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa welcomed the royal couple on the runway Updated On: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:48:11 PKT APIA (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles...
Vice President Latheef Calls for Unified Commonwealth Response to Escalating Climate Crisis
The Maldives Journal
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Vice President His Excellency Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for a unified and urgent response from the Commonwealth to address the intensifying climate crisis. Speaking at the CHOGM Climate Breakfast: Building Consensus for Climate Finance...
King Charles arrives in Samoa for Commonwealth leaders meeting, where climate change is expected to dominate agenda
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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October 23, 2024
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have landed in Samoa for a visit during which he will be offered the title of high chief and attend a summit of Commonwealth nations leaders. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa welcomed the royal couple on the...
Vice President calls for unified Commonwealth action on Climate Finance
Ras Online
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Vice President His Excellency Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has urged the Commonwealth to take decisive and unified action in response to the escalating global climate crisis. Speaking at the CHOGM Climate Breakfast: Building Consensus for Climate...
Prime Minister Davis held Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Samoa - CHOGM 2024
Bahamas Local
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Today, Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa of Samoa on the margins of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), themed “One Resilient Common Future:...
Maldives VP urges boost in climate finance beyond $100bln
Avas
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Vice President of the Maldives, Hussain Mohamed Latheef, has urged for an increase in global climate assistance to surpass $100 billion annually. Speaking at the "CHOGM Climate Breakfast: Building Consensus for Climate Finance Targets in the...
PETER YOUNG: Monarch travels on to Samoa
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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October 29, 2024
Britain’s King Charles and Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiamê Naomi Mata’afa, left, watch dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Apia, Samoa, on Friday. Photo: Rick Rycroft/AP After King...