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CHOGM success for Samoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?
RNZ
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October 28, 2024
By Tess Newton Cain* King Charles speaks at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting's official opening in Samoa, 25 October. Photo: RNZ / Russell Palmer Opinion - As CHOGM came to a close, Samoa rightfully basked in the resounding success for...
King Charles and Camilla depart Samoa
Samoa News
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October 29, 2024
Apia, SAMOA — King Charles and Queen Camilla took to social media to thank fans who were able to greet them during their royal tour to Australia and Samoa, and royal fans have since responded in kindness. On social media platform X, the Royal...
Mikey Lewis reveals mind games helped him down Samoa after confrontation
The Sun
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October 29, 2024
MIKEY Lewis used his loaf to help England see off Samoa – after literally meeting their challenge head on. The Hull KR star did not back down as Gordon Chan Kum Tong confronted him at the end of the Pacific islanders’ pre-match Siva Tau. 2 Mikey...
Environmental concerns in Samoa after NZ Navy ship sinks
Green Left
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November 4, 2024
Samoan residents are calling for compensation from the government of Aotearoa New Zealand, following the sinking of a NZ Navy vessel in their waters last month. The HMNZS Manawanui, a NZ Defence Force (NZDF) ship, ran aground off the southern...
PM advocates PNG-Samoa ties
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 28, 2024
PRIME Minister James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea-owned businesses to maintain a strong presence and continued business relation with Samoa. Mr Marape said both countries share common values in their development aspirations and PNG-owned...
King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Samoa and everyone's saying the same thing
Daily Express
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October 28, 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla took to social media to thank fans who were able to greet them during their royal tour to Australia and Samoa, and royal fans have since responded in kindness. On social media platform X, the Royal Family's official...
Marape acknowledges PNG businesses and opportunities in Samoa
The National
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PRIME Minister James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea-owned businesses to maintain a strong presence and continued business relation with Samoa. Marape said both countries shared common values in their development aspirations and PNG-owned...
Premier meets King Charles and Commonwealth leaders at Samoa summit
Cayman Compass
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October 28, 2024
Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly finished off a busy week at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa by holding talks with key counterparts, including the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Collins of Highbury. “Engaging with...
PM MARAPE ADVOCATES FOR STRONGER BUSINESS RELATIONS BETWEEN PNG, SAMOA
PNG Business News
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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guinean-owned businesses to maintain a strong presence and foster ongoing commercial relationships between Papua New Guinea and Samoa. Prime Minister Marape highlighted that both countries share...
King Charles shatters 100 year-old royal tradition to usher in modern monarchy: experts
Fox News
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Royal photographer Chris Jackson is revealing the stories behind some of his most iconic images in a new book titled "Charles III: A King and His Queen." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After more than 100 years, King Charles is...
Sierra Leone’S President Julius Maada Bio Departs Samoa After Attending 27Th Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting
MENAFN
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October 27, 2024
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has departed Apia, the capital of the Independent State of Samoa, following his active participation at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of government...
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Departs Samoa After Attending 27th Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting
The Sunday News
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October 27, 2024
His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has departed Apia, the capital of the Independent State of Samoa, following his active participation at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The meeting brought together heads of...
Climate change at forefront of upcoming CHOGM gathering in Samoa
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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October 20, 2024
Samoa is on the brink of hosting what could well be the largest event in its history. And preparations are in their final stages right across the Pacific Island nation's green undulating hills and neat-as-a-pin villages. The gathering in question...
Climate change hypocrisy on full show in Samoa
The Sydney Morning Herald
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October 25, 2024
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size How can our prime minister claim to want action on climate change at the gathering in Samoa...
UK and Australia working together on energy transition goals
Offshore Technology
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October 25, 2024
The UK and Australia will work together over the next few years to pursue their individual energy transition goals, according to joint statement from both governments. The governments of Keir Starmer and Anthony Albanese said they believe “private...
Minister of Agriculture presents Samoa’s Hand-in-Hand Investment Plan
Talamua
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October 19, 2024
18 October 2024 – The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi officially presented Samoa’s Hand-in-Hand Investment Plan at the FAO World Food Forum that focuses on the Coconut, Cocoa and Taro value chains....
Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Apia, Samoa
The National Tribune
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October 25, 2024
Prime Minister I’ve just come from the opening session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting here in Samoa. And apart from what was a rather extraordinary cultural display, including all the countries of the Pacific, including Australia,...
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,...
Rowley turns 75 in Samoa
Trinidad Express
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October 25, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley turned 75 yesterday, making him the oldest Prime Minister to hold office in the nation’s history. Rowley spent his birthday in Samoa where he is attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024. He...
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...