On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I offer my sincerest best wishes to you and the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate your national 42nd independence day on September 16. The United States and Papua New Guinea share a fruitful relationship based on mutual interests such as economic development, stability, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Papua New Guinea, Rex Tillerson
Port Vila, Vanuatu: U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Catherine Ebert-Gray today attended the exercise Koa Moana 15-3 Vanuatu closing ceremony at the Vanuatu Police Force base. Ambassador Ebert-Gray commended all the participants of this exercise for their participation and said their efforts reflect the best values of a real partnership …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: More than 20 million people today are trapped in human trafficking, which is a form of modern slavery. It is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Yet many still think of human trafficking as an issue affecting only other people, in other countries. This just isn’t …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: John Kerry
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: More than 20 million people today are trapped in human trafficking, which is a form of modern slavery. It is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Yet many still think of human trafficking as an issue affecting only other people, in other countries. This just isn’t …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: John Kerry
Port Vila, Vanuatu. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to congratulate the people of Vanuatu as you celebrate your 36th Independence Day. Vanuatu’s strength, resilience, and positive outlook are great national attributes. The United States greatly values our cooperation on climate change, protecting marine resources and other maritime issues. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 30 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry
The American people join me in extending congratulations on your nation’s 36th independence day this July 30. This year marks the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Vanuatu diplomatic relations, and our relationship has been defined by friendship, collaboration, and good will. From the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s $65 million road construction project and our devoted Peace Corps volunteers, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 30 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Today, Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM), arrived in the country. Chairman Hochberg and his delegation met with American businesses and government officials to discuss further opportunities to increase economic growth via American investment. Speaking at a media interview Chairman Hochberg said …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
President Obama’s National Day Message for Solomon Islands On behalf of the United States of America, it is with great pleasure that I congratulate you and all of the citizens of the Solomon Islands as you celebrate your nation’s independence day on July 7. The Solomon Islands and the United States have long shared a …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 7 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is happy to announce that Dawna Horton from Vanuatu and the United States, and Haroun Rashid, Vavine Nadesalingam, and Hubert Namani from Papua New Guinea will attend the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Silicon Valley, California. Ms. Nadesalingam …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 15 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY – World Oceans Day 2016 June 8, 2016 On World Oceans Day, we reflect on the challenges facing our ocean and what we must do to protect this life-sustaining resource for future generations. The fact is that the rich marine environment many of us have enjoyed throughout our lives is under …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 8 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: John Kerry
Presidential Proclamation — African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION A vital part of our Nation’s proud heritage, African-American music exemplifies the creative spirit at the heart of American identity and …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Presidential Proclamation — National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The dynamism and diversity of Caribbean Americans have contributed to our Nation’s story in extraordinary ways. Millions of people in the …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Presidential Proclamation — National Oceans Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Covering more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, oceans have a profound impact on our way of life. Home to a great …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Presidential Proclamation — LGBT Pride Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union. This journey, led …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Presidential Proclamation — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2016 April 29, 2016 ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are the fastest growing racial group in our …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby congratulates the governments and people of Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea on the historic occasion of the high-level signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement. On Earth Day, April 22, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joined a record number of global leaders …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 25 April, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry
Port Moresby and Kwikila, Rigo District, Central Province, Papua New Guinea: The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM) has awarded a grant to ChildFund PNG to strengthen the agricultural resilience and adaptive capacity of 12 agricultural communities in Rigo District, Central Province. ChildFund will receive $512,045 for its project Adaptive, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
Remarks by President Obama at U.S.-ASEAN Press Conference February 16, 2016 Sunnylands Center The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Rancho Mirage, California PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. Let me begin by thanking the Annenberg Foundation Trust, and everyone here at beautiful Sunnylands and the people of Rancho Mirage for their incredible hospitality these past two days. …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 16 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama, Donald J. Trump, John Kerry
Presidential Proclamation — National African American History Month, 2016 January 29, 2016 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION America’s greatness is a testament to generations of courageous individuals who, in the face of uncomfortable truths, accepted that the work of perfecting our Nation is unending and strived to expand the …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address January 13, 2016 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama