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The Professor’s Collection Part One Reveals Rare Indigenous Artifacts at Auction
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
Objects gathered through decades of research and travel to be offered by Blue Box Auction Gallery NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blue Box Auction Gallery announces the release of The Professor’s Collection Part...
Superlative Sound: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Shares Culture with Pacific Islands, Continues Proud Tradition
U.S. Navy
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January 7, 2025
In 2024, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band shared its music with 2.5 million people in nine countries and four Hawaiian Islands. Its 600 engagements included concerts for the community, performances for school children, official Navy events and...
Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 11, 2024
08 October 2024, Sydney, Australia - The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS)...
Syndemic Approach to Preventing HIV and Substance Use Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
SAMHSA
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July 29, 2024
Short Title: Syndemic Approach to Prevention (SAP) Initial Announcement Back to the Grants Dashboard Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NOFO Number: SP-24-004 Posted on Grants.gov: Monday, July 29, 2024 Application Due Date: Wednesday, August...
Call for Project Concepts: Enhancing Gender Equality Outcomes in the Pacific Developing Member Countries
Asian Development Bank
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July 10, 2024
Background Gender issues vary across the Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) because of various intersecting factors such as levels of economic development; social, cultural, and gender norms; population size and migration trends; as well...
Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...
RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)
EIN Presswire
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May 23, 2025
A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in...
New York Times “Reporting” Fails to Mention ICE Arrests of Criminal Illegal Aliens Charged with Kidnapping, Assault, Firearms Offenses, and Theft
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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May 14, 2025
The New York Times story falsely paints a narrative that ICE targeted coffee workers—the truth is criminal illegal aliens were the targets WASHINGTON – The New York Times story falsely painted a narrative that Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
ICE Arrests ‘Worst of the Worst’ Criminal Aliens in Hawaii
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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May 13, 2025
Targets of the operation in Hawaii included criminal illegal aliens charged with kidnapping, assault, firearms offenses, drug offenses and theft. WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
SENDY Announces Multiyear Partnership with the Natural Selection Tour to Elevate Adventure Sports Worldwide
EIN Presswire
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March 24, 2025
SENDY, North America’s leading adventure sports marketplace, is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with the Natural Selection Tour (NST). TRUCKEE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SENDY, North America’s leading...
Aloha to the Cornhusker State: Trio of Hawaiian Students Find Opportunity, Community, and Freedom in Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 26, 2024
Central Community College students (from left to right) Joakim Jones, Aaron Mull, and Akikin Pungupung. Born in the Federated States of Micronesia, and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Akikin Pungupung grew up a world away from Nebraska....
Aloha to the Cornhusker State: Trio of Hawaiian Students Find Opportunity, Community, and Freedom in Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
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September 26, 2024
Central Community College students (from left to right) Joakim Jones, Aaron Mull, and Akikin Pungupung. Born in the Federated States of Micronesia, and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Akikin Pungupung grew up a world away from Nebraska....
Sautu Voyage - Historic Voyage by Uto ni Yalo Highlights Resilience and Ocean Protection
EIN Presswire
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September 9, 2024
After nearly a week at sea, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) arrived in Tonga for the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM53). SUVA, FIJI, September 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After nearly a week at sea, the Uto ni Yalo (UNY) arrived in...
Hawai‘i Hosts FestPAC for the First Time and Strengthens its Bonds with Island Nations
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 2, 2024
Posted on Jul 1, 2024 in Main Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers had the honor of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai‘i for the first time in the festival’s...
Acting Deputy Secretary Daniel-Davis Focuses on Bolstering Climate Resilience, Strengthening International Partnerships at COP29
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.
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November 21, 2024
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov BAKU, Azerbaijan — Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis today wrapped up a week of participation in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations...
U.S. Navy Leads Multinational Team in Pacific Partnership Mission
U.S. Navy
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October 2, 2024
The Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) mission team worked alongside allies and partners to strengthen relationships and bolster host nation capacity to provide essential humanitarian services. The group also supported efforts to reduce the risk...
SPREP Members commend progress and work of Secretariat in 2023
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 6, 2024
5 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) continues to strengthen efforts to build a resilient Pacific environment. During the past 31 years, amidst many challenges, SPREP has continued to...
Protecting Sharks and Rays in Pacific Islands waters
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 18, 2024
Main image credit: Luke Gordon A recent assessment using the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species indicated that more than one-third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras are threatened with extinction....
PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Hosts Validation Meeting for Capacity Assessment on Trafficking in Persons
Government of Samoa
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September 5, 2024
Apia, Samoa – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Samoa Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) and the Fisheries Division, this week (04/09) convened to validate findings from Capacity...
CNO Delivers Remarks at NNOA-ANSO Joint Leadership Symposium
U.S. Navy
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August 1, 2024
Below is a transcript of the remarks as delivered: Thank you so much, and it is really a pleasure to be here with all of you today and see so many faces that I’ve had the opportunity to work with… but I’ve never seen the face of Adm. Harris like...