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Nations Press for Pact to Combat Plastic Pollution at UN Ocean Conference
(MENAFN) At the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, numerous countries are pressing for a legally binding international treaty to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution threatening marine life and human health....

Ten Businesses You Could Buy to Escape the Apocalypse
London, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2025 we live in an increasingly unstable world, where many people are searching for financial and personal security. If you’re looking for a chance to reset and escape somewhere a bit less chaotic,...

Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean
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...

UNEP at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference
Representatives from UNEP will be participating in the following events during the UN Ocean Conference. Time zone: CEST 📅 5 June | 🕒 12:45–13:45 hrs | 📍Room 8, Port Lympia, Nice One Ocean Science Conference 2025: Science to support the BBNJ...

DOH REPORTS EIGHTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 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...

DOH UPDATES TESTING CRITERIA FOR DENGUE AS CASES RISE
Posted on Apr 22, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — A sharp rise in dengue around the world and in Hawaiʻi has prompted the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) to update dengue testing criteria to strengthen DOH’s ability to detect local transmission and...

DECLARATION OF DENGUE FEVER OUTBREAK FOR SAMOA
[PRESS RELEASE – APIA, 17 April 2025] – The Ministry of Health is officially declaring a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa. There has been a significant increase in the number of suspected and confirmed cases, particularly in Upolu, over the past two...

DOH REPORTS SEVENTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 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...

Dietary Supplements Market Size Worth USD 402.20 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In Terms of Revenue, the dietary supplements market holds strong growth prospects for the upcoming future. In 2024, the market was valued at $189.23 billion, and projections for 2034 were at $402.20...

Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries
Blood donation and first aid Fiji: Digital blood donation platform Fiji struggles with maintaining stable blood supplies due to logistical gaps and low donor engagement. This initiative creates a mobile app that will help the National Society...

Heavenly Spa By Westin™ at The Westin® Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Completes an Elaborate Renovation
Spa Enthusiasts Can Enjoy a Wellness Journey Inspired by Serene Destinations Worldwide with New Treatments, an Infrared Sauna and Exclusive Retail Products FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heavenly Spa...

Sparkling Water Market 2025 Key Trends, Opportunities, Sales Revenue, Developments and Outlook 2032
The global sparkling water market is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing consumer awareness regarding health and wellness. CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sparkling Water Market Size was estimated at...

Microbix & ACPCC support efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, and the Australian Centre for the Prevention of...

Fish Fund Steering Committee advances work on Call for Proposals, welcomes new members
The agreement on next steps brings the Steering Committee closer to opening its first Call for Proposals. The Fund will receive funding requests for project grants that will support developing and least developed country (LDC) members to implement...

Ethnobotanist and Conservationist Anthony Cunningham Receives 2025 ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award
Austin, Texas, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit American Botanical Council (ABC) has presented its ABC Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award for 2025 to Anthony “Tony” B. Cunningham, PhD, a respected...

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, MINISTER OF MCIL AT THE SIGNING OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAM 2024-2028. – 20th February 2025.
SAMOA, February 20 - Reverend, Houlton Faasau Regional Director for the ILO in the Pacific – Mr Martin Wandera, ILO Officials from Fiji and the National ILO Coordinator in Samoa, Members of the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Members of...

Leveraging WTO rules to tackle malnutrition
Jean-Marie Paugam, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Food trade is not a luxury — it is a must. Over 30 countries would face starvation if...

Bottled Water Market Size to Worth USD 674.8 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.5% | Straits Research
New York, United States, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bottled water refers to water that is packaged in bottles for sale and consumption. It can come in various types, including spring water, mineral water, purified water, and flavored water,...

Sautu Voyage - The Uto ni Yalo's Call for Ocean Protection and Pacific Solidarity
The Uto ni Yalo (UNY) is embarking on an international voyage on Sunday from Fiji to Tonga — voyaging as an Ambassador of Pacific goodwill to the PIFLM53. SUVA, FIJI, August 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After nearly a decade, the Uto ni Yalo...

Press Release – Samoa Endorses Early Childhood Development Framework
Last Wednesday, Samoa reached a significant milestone by endorsing its comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework, underscoring its dedication to fostering the health, education, and well-being of its youngest citizens. This...