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Ogoni Hail Kinsman Appointment For Africa Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:19PMOGONI mass organisation, Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), says their kinsmen at home and in the Diaspora gladly salute the appointment of their International Advocacy Officer, Mr.Legborsi Saro Pyagbara as the new Indigenous Peoples ...
Valerie Tarico: Fiji: The Missionary's Position Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26AMThe hubris of the missionary's position, either as part and parcel of the European colonial system or as part and parcel of the American Century, is inescapable once you notice it.
Big Sunday for Destiny Church Brisbane Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:18PM125 committed church members enjoyed their first church service under new leadership at Destiny Church Brisbane today.
Sugar sector will be revived by 2014: PM Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:32PMThe Fiji government will see to it that the sugar industry is revived to become viable and sustainable before 2014, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has promised.
Lifetree Adventures Announces Ecuador Mission Trip Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:59PMLoveland, CO March 5, 2010- Imagine a mother who doesnt have enough food to put on the table each night. The painful dilemma of either working to support her family or caring for her children is a choice she has to make every day. And even if she chooses to work, she can just barely get by. This is the situation for many parents in Ecuador.Lifetree Adventures, along with its local partner ...
First UN Troops Could Leave DR Congo By June Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:34PMThe first group of United Nations troops could leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the end of June, as requested by the Government, the world body’s top peacekeeping official said today following a visit to the country.
UN Stands With Chilean People, Ban Says On Visit Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:19PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday expressed the solidarity of the United Nations with the people of Chile as they seek to recover from last week's devastating earthquake, as he visited one of the areas hit hardest by the disaster.
It's A Precious Night at The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:05AMFilm Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, handed out top honors to Precious and Crazy Heart at this evening's 25th Spirit Awards. Â Days of Summer, Anvil!
Global Data Watch: Spring Growth Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:49PMThe transition to self-sustaining growth is well under; As inflation slides in the developed world, food prices are pushing EM inflation higher;
UN Group On Role Of Women In Peace Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:36PMNew York, Mar 5 2010 7:10PM The United Nations has appointed a group of independent experts to advise on ways to better protect women in conflict situations, and to ensure that their voices are heard in peace processes and that they are included in post-conflict reconstruction and governance structures.
Local news Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:02PMChinese doctor hangs shingle on Broadway Dr. Daniel C. Wang, doctor of acupuncture and Asian medicine, has joined Dr. Christina Campbell in practice at Health Psychology: Healing Arts and Sciences, on Bridgeway, in Sausalito.
Plastiki ready to set sail Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:27PMAfter nearly four years of designing, experimenting, re-engineering and tinkering, David de Rothschild, speaking at a press conference last week at Fort Baker, said his much-anticipated Plastiki catamaran is finally ready to set sail on its maiden voyage from San Francisco to Sydney in the coming weeks.
African Nations To Discuss Mercenaries Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:23PMThe United Nations today kicked off a two-day meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to discuss the presence and activities of mercenaries and private military and security companies in Africa.
D-Day For Eight Guilty Of Plotting To Kill PM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:08PMFiji High Court judge Justice Paul Madigan will hand down sentence today on the eight men found guilty by assessors yesterday of plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, Fijilive reports.
Fiji promotion must continue: A-G Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:10PMThere is a need to continuously promote Fiji in different and new ways, says Attorney-General and Minister for Tourism, Mr Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
Adacel Completes SAT for New ATM System for Fiji Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:54PMORLANDO, Fla.----Adacel, an industry leader in air traffic automation, simulation, speech recognition technology and software integration, announced today it has successfully completed site acceptance testing of its Aurora air traffic management system for Fiji.
Joanna Krupa Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:18AMNiche Media's Michigan Avenue Magazine celebrates their March issue with cover star Joanna Krupa, Wednesday, March 3.
Tsunami warning for half the world: Tidal wave triggered as huge earthquake kills over 300 in South America Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:10AMThe quake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale, has so far killed at least 214 people. In island nations throughout the Pacific, residents fled to higher ground as warnings were sounded.
Get To Know: Brooke Timmer, 29 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:03AMWhat I do: As an attorney with Fiedler Law Firm, P.L.C.
Fijis picking up: ANZ chief Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:13PMFiji’s recovery may be slower than those of its Pacific neighbours but there are signs that it is picking up, said ANZ’s chief economist Asia Paul Gruenwald.
Independence of judiciary greatest concern Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:53PMThe Fiji Government should urgently address concerns on the independence of the judiciary and the state of the rule of law, as the issue is of the greatest concern to the international community, says the Citizens’ Constitutional Forum (CCF).
McCully likely to meet Bainimarama in Hong Kong Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:22PMForeign Minister Murray McCully and Fiji's self-appointed prime minister Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama have agreed "in principle" to meet in Hong Kong next month, Parliament was told today.
Ministerial statement on Fiji Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:31PMI wish to take a brief opportunity to update the House on recent developments in New Zealand's relationship with Fiji.
Egypt:General Assembly President to Hold Talks Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:08PMThe President of the General Assembly arrived in Cairo today to meet with senior officials of the Egyptian Government and representatives of the League of Arab States.
Haiti Front And Centre on Special ‘American Idol’ Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:08PMThe United Nations Foundation (UNF) is joining forces with the wildly popular United States televised singing competition “American Idol” to help the millions of victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti last month.
UAE launches Pacific Islands Partnership Program Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:09PM50 Million USD to finance education, environment, social and healthcare projects in the South Pacific region
Highway-Borne Hazmat a Greater Target For Terrorists Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:19PMTerrorists are turning more to using highway-borne hazardous materials to carry out their terrorist actions, and the government should focus more on this readily available, least protected hazmat, rather than hazmat that can cause catastrophic losses, according to two new reports released by the Mineta Transportation Institute.
Travel Planning and Tying the Knot Go Hand in Hand, AAA says Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:18PMThe most memorable of occasions can be even more spectacular by talking to a travel agent before fixing a date and location.
IHG appointed manager of landmark Vanuatu Resort Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:44AMSouth West Pacific Investments Ltd has appointed IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) to assume management of its 155-room hotel currently trading as Le Meridian Port Vila, Vanuatu, signing a 15-year agreement commencing 1 March 2010.
Chili dinner raises money for Dance Marathon Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 3:36AMSenior Meagan Johnson and other members of the BSU Dance Marathon committee help to serve a chili supper to members of Phi Gamma Delta on Wednesday at the FIJI fraternity house. The money raised went to benefit the Reilly Childrens hostpital.
Draft Report of the Working Group On Fiji Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:04PMContents: Summary of the proceedings of the review process;Presentation by the State under review; Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review; Conclusions and/or recommendations
Sri Lanka: UN Seeks $23 M to Support Resettlement Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:34PMThe United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today launched an appeal for more than $23 million to assist the return of some 200,000 Sri Lankans uprooted by the recent conflict between Government forces and separatist Tamil rebels in the ...
Liberia: Expose Unpunished Sex Violence, Says UN Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:34PMThe United Nations is urging media practitioners in Liberia to play a major role in creating public awareness about gender-based violence, one of the most frequently committed serious crimes in the country, as part of a wider UN push in West Africa ...
UN NGO Annual to Spotlight Global Health Issues Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:34PMGlobal health will be the focus of this year’s annual United Nations conference with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the head of the UN’s Department of Public Information (DPI) announced today.
Côte d'Ivoire: Electoral Body Dissolved Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 4:19PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the people of Côte d'Ivoire to avoid any action that could cause renewed violence in the divided West African country after the Government and independent electoral authority were dissolved ahead of ...
Activist illegally boards Japanese vessel Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 10:23PMThe skipper of the former Ady Gil, Mr Peter Bethune of New Zealand, has illegally boarded the Shonan Maru No.2, a vessel working alongside the Japanese Antarctic Research Program (JARPA II) in the Southern Ocean.
Fiji seeks international support Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 9:16PMFiji seeks the support and understanding of its development partners and international community, the United Nations Human Rights Council was told.
Myanmar: Release Of Opposition Politician Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:34PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the release today of a prominent opposition politician in Myanmar after six years of house arrest, saying he hopes the move will lead to a more credible and inclusive political process.
Bomb Attacks Wound Two Australian Soldiers Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 3:48PMTaliban insurgents have targeted Australian forces in three separate road-side bomb attacks in the one day. Two Australian soldiers operating in southern Afghanistan were wounded in separate Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions on Friday, ...
[ENS] Haiti marks one-month anniversary of quake (mdavies [ENS] Haiti m) Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 4:01AMEpiscopal News Service is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/ens.
Men And Women At Odds Over Top Super Bowl Ads Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:19PMResults of a national study conducted among thousands of Super Bowl viewers revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in how men and women perceive Super Bowl ads. On average, women rated Super Bowl ads 3.3 points higher than men.
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Sierra Leone: Media Spotlight On Sexual Violence Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:49PMWith not a single conviction resulting from the thousands of sexual violence cases reported last year in Sierra Leone, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is hoping the media can be a power ally in spotlighting how these offences go unpunished ...
Ban: On Anniversary Of Hariri Killings Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:36PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to bring those responsible for the terrorist attack that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and 22 others to justice, as the country marks the fifth anniversary ...
Côte d’Ivoire:Tensions Halt Voter Registration Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:36PMNew York, Feb 12 2010 3:10PM Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced concern today about events in Côte d’Ivoire, where the Government has suspended voter registration ahead of this year’s already delayed presidential election because of rising tensions.
Winter Spreads Death And Shortages In Mongolia Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:06PMNew York, Feb 12 2010 2:10PM With weeks of freezing temperatures and heavy snows leaving more than half of Mongolia’s 21 provinces in urgent need of aid, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today appealed for nearly $750,000 to face a crisis that is already seeing youngsters die and threatens scores of thousands more.
Burkina Faso: Energy Infrastructure Boosts Economy Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:06PMBy 2011, the small land-locked African country of Burkina Faso will begin to benefit from the results of a new and improved energy infrastructure, expected to dramatically improve the lives of its residents.
Tarsem’s “Dawn Of War” Paused For Exploring 3D Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:04PMIn view of Avatar’s colossal success, Indian filmmaker Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s epic “Dawn of War” has been temporarily halted to explore the possibility of its 3D format, according to reports.
TVNZ probes claim staff used cannabis Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:32PMTelevision New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis while in Waitangi during a visit by drug law reform campaigners.A report on a journey to the Waitangi Day celebrations by activist Dakta Green and...
Statement On Bill Clinton, By Douglas Band Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 8:41PMFebruary 11, 2010 | New York, NY | Douglas J. Band | Statements "Today President Bill Clinton was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian Hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest.