MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: PM’s closing remarks at fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog
Source: Government of India The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today delivered closing remarks at the fourth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog. Welcoming the constructive discussion and suggestions made by various Chief Ministers, the Prime Minister assured the gathering that these suggestions would be seriously considered in the course of decision-making. He […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: City celebrates HMAS Ararat visit
Source: State of Victoria Local Government It was the first time Ararat had granted Freedom of Entry to the crew of Ararat (II) and despite the frosty conditions residents turned out numbers to show their support.Commanding Officer Ararat (II), Lieutenant Fiona Simmons, said the crew was honoured to be part of the vessel’s history and proud […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: On World Day to Combat Desertification, UN shines spotlight on ‘true value’ of land
Source: United Nations 3 Land is not a limitless resource and ignoring its role in our everyday lives threatens food and water supplies, biodiversity and the security of us all, the United Nations agency that fights desertification worldwide has said. In a statement marking the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the head of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Carrie Lam visits France
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive Carrie Lam began her visit to France in Bordeaux yesterday. Mrs Lam visited Chateau Latour, which is more than 600 years old, to learn about the wine-making process and later toured La Cite du Vin, a cultural facility which offers visitors a unique presentation on wine in different ages, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: China’s top political advisor visits Uganda to promote bilateral cooperation
Source: China State Council Information Office Head of China’s top political advisory body Wang Yang paid an official visit to Uganda from Wednesday to Saturday, calling for closer cooperation between the two countries. During his four-day stay in the eastern African country, Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Sharp rise in reading awards
Source: Scottish Government More schools have submitted entries for the second year of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge Awards. A total of 729 submissions for the awards were received from primary schools compared to 540 last year – a 35% increase. The awards recognise outstanding participation in the reading challenge from both schools and pupils. […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Thailand Has Undertaken Efforts to Carry Out ACMECS Reforms
Source: Government Of Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha stated that ACMECS, comprising Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam, is facing many challenges amidst globalization and rapid changes in this digital age. Thailand has undertaken concerted efforts over the years to carry forward the implementation of ACMECS reforms. In his opening remarks at […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Support Te Kupenga 2018 for our people
Source: New Zealand Government Te Kupenga 2018 is an absolute priority for our people so that our Coalition Government can be informed of what is happening in the Māori world, says the Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta. Te Kupenga is a Stats NZ survey that will interview 11,500 men and women across Aotearoa who […]
Read More →MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Rick Snyder announces retirement of Michigan Office for New Americans Director Bing Goei
Source: US State of Michigan MONA Deputy Karen Phillippi named interim director Friday, June 15, 2018 LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced that the Michigan Office for New Americans (MONA) Director Bing Goei is retiring from service in state government. Snyder also announced that Karen Phillippi, MONA Deputy Director, has been named interim director […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Full text of Mary Lou McDonald’s address to Ard Fheis 2018
Source: Sinn Féin 16 June, 2018 – by Mary Lou McDonald TD Táimid lán sásta bheith anseo ag céilúiradh ár Ard Fheis i mBéal Feiriste.Cathair spesíalta, starúil.Cathair ina bhfuil áit speisialta do gach uile duine.Cathair ceannródaíoch, ach nach dhéannan dearmad faoin am atá chaite.We meet here in the city of Belfast where for centuries history […]
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