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Hope Lives as Lahaina Heals and Plans the Next Steps
FEMA
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August 2, 2024
LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi – For longtime Lahaina resident Kim Ball, the sound of construction echoing along Komo Mai Street is a welcome harbinger of renewal. Already, the foundation of his new home is emerging from the outlines of the one destroyed by...
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...
USNS City of Bismarck Arrives at the Port of Legazpi for Pacific Partnership 2024-2
U.S. Navy
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July 30, 2024
“It’s wonderful to return to the Philippines, where we look forward to training alongside the citizens of Legazpi’s medical and disaster relief personnel,” said Capt. Daniel J. Keeler, Pacific Partnership 24-2 mission commander. “Our nations share...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASE ON OʻAHU
Hawaii State Department of Health
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July 30, 2024
Posted on Jul 30, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports one new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. The affected person traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread. DOH teams were deployed...
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...
Guide to Optimal Nutrition for Vegans
College of Naturopathic Medicine
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June 21, 2024
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The Silent Killer Chemical
College of Naturopathic Medicine
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June 17, 2024
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INDOPACOM Commander Visits CNMI
CNMI Office of the Governor
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July 21, 2024
This past Saturday, Governor Arnold Palacios (left) and Lt. Governor David Apatang (right) welcomed Admiral Samuel Paparo (center), who was recently appointed as Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) in May 2024. During the...
President Lai meets delegation led by Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase
Taiwan President News
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July 15, 2024
TAIWAN, July 15 - President Lai meets delegation led by Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase President Lai meets delegation led by Marshall Islands Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase On the morning of July 15, President Lai Ching-te met with...
Pacific Partnership 24-2
U.S. Navy
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July 19, 2024
The mission commenced on July 15, with U.S. and Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) service members conducting meet and greets and information exchanges with the Vanuatu medical staff at the Port Vila Central Hospital. Pacific Partnership 2024-2...
Micronesia calls for Special Circumstances of Small Islands Developing States to remain in global biodiversity agreement
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 20, 2023
16 December 2022, Montreal Canada - The Federated States of Micronesia called upon more than 190 governments to take into consideration the needs and special circumstances of small island developing states during the high-level segment of the...
The Kiwa Initiative announces new contribution from Australia and launches new call for regional projects to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 17, 2024
Noumea, New Caledonia, July 15th, 2024 Today, the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, launches a new call for regional projects (including at least two of the 18 eligible Pacific Island countries and/or...
Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world's ocean, FAO report says
Food and Agriculture Organization
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July 11, 2024
Rome – New projections highlight potential climate risks to exploitable fish biomass for nearly all regions of the world's ocean, including top producer countries and those with high reliance on aquatic foods, according to a report released today...
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...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Cases on Kauaʻi and Maui
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 8, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2024 24-093 HONOLULU –...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Cases on Kauaʻi and Maui
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 8, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2024 24-093 HONOLULU –...
Camp Lejeune Relief Settlement: DOJ Says it is Illegal to Charge Over 20% (Federal Law Prohibits Charging More)
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2024
Important information to veteran claimants: DOJ NOTICE TO CAMP LEJEUNE ATTORNEYS: 'Lawyers cannot charge over 20-percent under federal law (28 U.S.C. § 2678). JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, July 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Important...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI
Hawaii State Department of Health
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July 8, 2024
Posted on Jul 8, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported two separate travel-related dengue virus cases, one on Kauaʻi and one on Maui. The affected individuals traveled to a region where dengue is known to be...
Does your tongue look like this?
College of Naturopathic Medicine
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May 28, 2024
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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...