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Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 19, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC...
Wallis & Futuna Pledges to Support Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Region
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 28, 2023
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated...
NTO Update – Kiribati commits to sustainable tourism development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 12, 2023
In October 2022, Kiribati affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment. Kiribati joined 14 Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) members in...
DOH REPORTS EIGHTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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May 2, 2025
Posted on May 2, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to eight in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, seven on...
Fiji affirms Commitment to Improving Regional Sustainable Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 14, 2022
Fiji affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment in Suva this week. Fiji becomes the 14th Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) member to...
Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit Calls on Pacific Leaders to Work Together to Build Resilient Futures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 9, 2022
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted its Sustainable Tourism Leaders Summit (PSTLS) under the theme of ‘Partnering for a resilient, prosperous, and inclusive Pacific through sustainable tourism”. Convened at the Edgewater Resort & Spa in...
Regional Air Connectivity and Sustainable Tourism Development Highlighted by the SPTO Council of Tourism Ministers
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 9, 2022
The Thirty first meeting of the Council of Ministers of Tourism convened this morning, at the Edgewater Resort and Spa in the Cook Islands. In his opening address Council Chairman Hon. Tingika Elikana (Associate Minister for Tourism for the Cook...
Survey Finds Overwhelming Bipartisan Support for Recycling Refund Programs
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 26, 2022
ARLINGTON, VA, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new public opinion poll found that 81% of Americans support recycling refund programs, which place a fully refundable deposit (usually 5 or 10 cents) on beverage containers at the time of...
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Support Critical Legal Services for Vulnerable Americans
New York Attorney General
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April 23, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general in sending letters to leaders in the United States House and Senate urging them to keep in place critical funding for the Legal...
Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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April 22, 2025
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your...
PRESS RELEASE: The Queen’s Green Canopy Tree Planting – World Environment Day (Tuesday 7 June)
Government of Samoa
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June 6, 2022
SAMOA, June 6 - On Monday 6 June, HE David Ward, British High Commissioner and Seumalo Afele Faiilagi, ACEO of Division of Environment Conservation planted a tree to honour the 70 years of service by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the UK and...
DOH REPORTS SEVENTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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April 17, 2025
Posted on Apr 17, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to seven in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, six on...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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April 8, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – TUESDAY 8 APRIL 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Victor Vavricker presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held...
News Release – DOH Reports Sixth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Governor of State of Hawaii
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April 11, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, M.D., MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS SIXTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 FOR...
DOH REPORTS SIXTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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April 11, 2025
Posted on Apr 11, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to six in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, five on...
News Release – DOH Reports Sixth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Governor of State of Hawaii
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April 11, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, M.D., MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS SIXTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 FOR...
West Fargo Sheyenne High’s Shaina Eagleson Named As Outstanding Science Educator
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
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April 10, 2025
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday congratulated Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, who has been named a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science...
West Fargo Sheyenne High’s Shaina Eagleson Named As Outstanding Science Educator
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
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April 10, 2025
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday congratulated Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, who has been named a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science...
FAA Invests $479.1M in Safety, Sustainable Infrastructure at Airports
Federal Aviation Administration
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October 5, 2021
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $479 million in airport infrastructure grants to 123 projects at airports across all 50 states, American Samoa...
Aluminum Can Remains Most Sustainable Package on a Number of Key Performance Metrics
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 3, 2020
ARLINGTON, VA, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aluminum Association and the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) released an updated report – The Aluminum Can Advantage: Sustainability Key Performance Indicators 2020 – demonstrating the ongoing...