Month: September 2018

Source: Government of French Polynesia

The Minister of the Green Economy, Tearii Alpha, accompanied by representatives of the Chamber of Agriculture and Lagoon Fisheries (CAPL), chaired by Yvette Temauri, and Epic Vanille representative, Laïza Vongey, presented Monday morning, the 33rd edition of the Agricultural Fair.

Innovation through processed products

This year, the theme chosen is "Fa'afaufa'a te mau hotu rau", the innovation of local products. Indeed, in the continuity of the previous fair, which rewarded during the opening day, the winners of the competition for agro-industrial innovation, this edition will ensure continuity by highlighting the processing activities of local products, which is one of the major axes of the development of agriculture. An enhancement of this sector all the more strengthened, with the participation of Maheata Banner, a recognized cook and candidate of the show "The best pastry chef", as godmother for this edition. She will participate, in particular, in the animations as well as in the overall development of the agricultural fair.

The Araceae honored

On the horticultural side, the theme chosen for the garden competition and for decoration is "les Aracées". As such, the public will be able to appreciate the cave of Aracées which will be placed at the entrance of the big top of the gardens.

Competitions, Workshops, Conferences and Installation Guide

The agricultural fair is also an opportunity to reward, through contests, the best exhibitors for their food, fruit, vegetable and farm products, the best prepared vanilla, the best honey, but also the most beautiful garden. the fair. Two other competitions will also be set up, at the initiative of the Directorate of Agriculture, with the quality competition that will reward the best organoleptic product in the category, tomato, pineapple and jam; and the transformed dishes contest which will confront the candidates on 6 themes such as dessert, preparation of vegetables, drinks, sweets, starchy foods and animal productions. For the latter, the products will be subject to the appreciation of the public who officiate as a jury.

A guide devoted to the "Course to the installation of the trades of land and sea" will also be available and searchable during the fair. It will help future project leaders in their administrative procedures to succeed in the primary sector.

With the introduction of a plan at the entrance to the fair and signage, two educational paths were set up with the support of the Directorate General of Education and Teaching (DGEE). Through a fun course focused on the 5 senses, they will allow students to understand and appreciate the agricultural wealth.

Diagnosis workshops on diseases, fruit tree grafting techniques, etc., as well as conferences on composting, soil analysis and fertilization, on vanilla, but also the cattle industry, cooking classes, games fun games for children, technical videos on coconut valorization, and many other activities will punctuate this 2018 edition.

Nearly 310 exhibitors, farmers, various archipelagos, breeders, horticulturists, artisans / masseurs, beekeepers, vanilla producers, ma'a tahiti preparers, processors, technical and regulatory information agents held by primary sector institutions , will be present to offer the public a representative panel of local productions in all their states.

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Source: Republic of France – Foreign Affairs in French

You can obtain the form of proxy at the consular section of the embassy and complete it on the spot (by appointment by sending an email to elections.singapour-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr) or download it from the Internet by clicking here.See also the prior explanations addressed to the principal by clicking here.You will have to provide the following information: your name, first name, date of birth and address, as well as those of your mandatary (person to whom you give power of attorney). The representative must enjoy his electoral rights and be registered on the same consular electoral roll or in the same municipality as you. In any case, you must go personally to the consular section of the embassy to have your voting proxy validated. (By appointment by sending an email to elections.singapour-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr), provided with an ID and attesting on the honor to be unable to go to the office of vote on polling day.If it is a proxy to vote abroad, your proxy can not receive more than 3 voting proxies of which only one in France.This means: 1, 2 or 3 proxies established abroad and 0 in France; 1 or 2 proxies established abroad and 1 in France If it is a proxy to vote in France, your proxy can not receive more than 2 voting proxies of which only one in France.This means : 1 or 2 proxies established abroad and 0 in France; 1 power of attorney established abroad and 1 in France.The power of attorney may be established: abroad: by the consular authority, in France: at the district court, at the police station or at the gendarmerie of the place of If the power of attorney is established abroad for a vote in France, it is the consular authority that will send it to your registration office in France. The process must be carried out in time for the mayor of destination to process the information on time before polling day. The power of attorney can be established for one of two rounds or two rounds of voting. Its duration may also be extended to three years from the date of its establishment.Notes: You may, at any time, terminate the power of attorney that you have given before the authority that established it.Even if you have given Power of attorney, you can vote in person on the condition that you present yourself at the polling station before your proxy.Where an agent receives a number of proxies greater than the one authorized, only the oldest proxies chronologically are taken into account.

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Source: President of Latvia in English

President Raimonds Vejonis on Friday, August 17, 2018, welcomed Latvia's winners of the European U-22 championship beach volleyball on Friday, August 17, 2018. During his visit, the President thanked the players and their coaches for their work and outstanding achievements. The gold and silver medals won in a tight competition are testimony to the professionalism of the new beach volleyball players in Latvia. "The prerequisites for achievement are clear goals, hard work, belief in oneself and team, as well as continuous training. If the efforts made are crowned with the success of the race at home, then the pleasure, satisfaction and pride of the athletes and the supporters are immeasurable, "said the President. The President of the country, in preparation for the next beach volleyball season, wished the athletes and their coaches to continue to raise their points. high goals and persistently implement them. "Raimonds Vējonis, the European U-22 championship in the beach volleyball, took place on July 26-29 in Jurmala, where the most talented youth in the age group up to 22 years competed for the medals in the beach volleyball. In the championship, six duets were represented by Latvia – three boys and three girls.

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Source: Government of Canada – MIL OSI in French

Historic investments in infrastructure improve quality of life for all Canadians

Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 27, 2018 – Well-planned investments in public infrastructure help build strong communities, create jobs and opportunities for the middle class, and promote a high quality of life for Canadians. Canadians and their families, while building a country that is ready to face the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

Today, the Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honorable Lloyd Hines, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal of Nova Scotia, co-hosted a Ministerial Meeting. federal, provincial and territorial governments responsible for infrastructure. Ministers discussed the long-term federal infrastructure plan, the investments made to date, the agreements for the next 10 years, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

As part of the Invest in Canada plan, historic investments in infrastructure are being made based on effective cooperation and partnerships between all levels of government. The first phase of the plan enabled communities across the country to complete critical repairs and modernize key infrastructure, which has improved the daily lives of millions of Canadians. For example, note the following:

more than 1,400 water systems have been repaired or constructed; more than 100,000 social housing units were refurbished or built, allowing the most vulnerable to find housing; more than 900 rural and remote communities will have better access to or access to high-speed Internet for the first time, enabling their residents to do business online, participate in distance learning, access better health services and communicate with family or friends; more than 1,100 transit projects have been approved in more than 200 communities, enabling people to travel more efficiently on more than 7,000 recently purchased or refurbished buses.

The next phase of the plan is to build on the progress we've made and focus on projects that require long-term planning to help transform Canadian communities – from smaller cities to larger cities. urban centers. With the recently signed long-term bilateral agreements, provinces and territories now have the flexibility and tools they need to structure their investments to achieve meaningful, long-term results for their communities. We will invest together in projects that will provide people living in remote communities with better transportation options and improved digital infrastructure, and support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up the air and the environment. water.

Ministers confirmed that they are committed to moving forward with the projects presented and approving projects as quickly as possible. They also examined ways to ensure that cash flow is timely and payments are made as construction is completed.

Ministers also had the opportunity to learn how large-scale projects could be funded through the innovative tool of the Canada Infrastructure Bank. They also spoke with the representatives of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities about the municipal perspective for building the Canadian communities of the future.

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"I am proud of the work accomplished so far with our partners. The thousands of infrastructure projects we have already invested in are making a real and tangible difference to people's lives. From coast to coast, Canadians travel on safer roads and highways, have access to more improved public transit, cleaner, safer water and more space. to communicate with each other. We will build on our successes to create opportunities and jobs for the middle class while building the infrastructure of the 21st century that will prepare communities to compete and succeed. "

The Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"We are pleased to welcome our federal, provincial and territorial partners in Halifax to demonstrate the importance of Investing in Canada in strengthening and growing communities across the country. This historic infrastructure agreement offers communities across Canada the opportunity to stimulate economic growth, create good jobs and support families and businesses. We will continue to work closely with our federal partners to make strategic investments that support local priorities and help communities prosper and innovate. "

The Honorable Lloyd Hines, Nova Scotia Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

Quick facts

As part of the Invest in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than $ 180 billion over 12 years in transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and tourism projects. transport, and rural and northern communities in Canada.

Progress made in the first phase of the plan:

$ 14.4 billion is available to fund projects prioritized by our funding partners 34 programs have been launched More than 30,000 projects have been approved for $ 12.7 billion in federal funding only More 87% of approved projects are either in progress or completed

Under the plan, Infrastructure Canada will provide $ 33 billion over the next decade through new bilateral agreements with the provinces and territories, based on four funding streams:

$ 20.1 billion for public transit; $ 9.2 billion for green infrastructure; $ 1.3 billion in community, cultural and recreational infrastructure; $ 2 billion for a broad range of infrastructure needs in rural and northern communities.

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Contacts

Ann-Clara VaillancourtPress SecretaryCabinet of the Minister of Infrastructure and CommunitiesTel. 613-697-3778ann-clara.vaillancourt@canada.ca

Marla MacInnisCommunications AdvisorDepartment of Transport and Infrastructure Renewal of Nova Scotia902-499-6428marla.macinnis@novascotia.ca

Infrastructure Canada613-960-9251Free: 1-877-250-7154Email: infc.media.infc@canada.caTwitter: @INFC_eng Web Site: Infrastructure Canada

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Source: Republic of France – Foreign Affairs in French

Come and learn about the studies in France and Europe at the "Study in Europe" Education Fair on September 29, 2018. Alumni will be present to share their experience!

If you would like to study in France and are looking for information about European and especially French studies and higher education institutions, come to Campus France at the "Study in Europe" Education Fair on September 29, 2018 from 10:00 to 17:00 at Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Center. You will also have the opportunity to exchange with Alumni. Representatives of business schools (ESSEC, EDHEC) will also be present. An information conference on studies in France will take place at 1 pm (Room 309) and 2 pm (Room 308). Free entrance Date: September 29, 2018, 10 am – 5 pm Room: Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, 039593 More information on the Campus France website: www.singapore.campusfrance.orgFollow Campus France on Facebook: Study in France – Singapore office

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MIL OSI Translation. Region: Spanish / Latin America / UN –

Photo: UN Photo / Laura Jarriel.

New York (Sep. 24/18). On September 24, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Ambassador Margarita Manjarrez, Director of Migratory, Consular Affairs and Citizen Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, participated in the meeting held by the United Kingdom against labor. forced, modern slavery and migrant trafficking.

Among the participants in this event were representatives of 100 governments and high-level delegates from non-profit organizations dedicated to safeguarding human rights. During the event, the exhibiting countries called for cooperation against labor exploitation, forced labor and against any type of trafficking in persons.

The action plans of some countries that seek to address this scourge in an adequate and effective manner were also presented.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia works constantly in the prevention of trafficking in persons and provides assistance to the victims of this crime, for which the Consulates of Colombia around the world have set up a support network for the dissemination of prevention campaigns, but above all to provide assistance to Colombians victims of this crime.

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MIL OSI Translation. Region: English / Latin America –

ABAV EXPOPalestra approached strategies that confer power and influence to a destination, ensuring that it creates a differential in the tourist market

By Geraldo Gurgel According to advertising firm Patricia Sevilla, "power" talks to the "self-esteem" of a destination and also with the ability to establish its market differentials. Photo: Geraldo Gurgel / MTurMais than a word of fashion, the concept of "empowerment" also applies to tourism. The theme was presented on Thursday afternoon (27) in a speech by São Paulo publicist Patrícia Sevilla, a specialist in destination marketing, during the 46th Abav International Expo. According to her, an empowered destination does not fit with the attractions already available and with the excellent standard of services already offered to visitors. "Empowered destiny is always preparing to attract more and better serve the visitors. It makes tourism a sustainable and good activity both for those who live and for those who visit the place, "said Patricia in a panel held on this World Tourism Day at the Connections Arena of the Village of Knowledge of the Anhembi Pavilion in São Paulo. if a destination efficiently positions its image in the market and thus differentiates itself from competitors. "The 'different' destination will always attract the tourist to its attractions, not making room for doubt among other similar attractions. The tourist organizes the trip already knowing what will do when arriving at the place that chose to visit, "he said. The marketer stressed that the sales results are better when the segmentation and dissemination of tourism products is accurate. "Fate has to have regular products and services, preferably made available on digital platforms. Attractions and services that do not work with precise price, day, time and location do not help a destination that seeks its empowerment in tourism, "said the publicity. Tourism is considered a business that makes people happy and the secret of this is in personal contact and in the experiences that involve people, said Patricia. "The technology helps, but it does not replace the good service and the quality of a service. The human factor in tourism will never disappear, "he said. The publicist argued that the prevailing factor in a strategy of empowering the destination is the constant search for the enchantment of the visitor. "Services, products and destinations well evaluated by tourists themselves attract new visitors. The destinations grow and appreciate in the market, empower themselves and make tourism happen with force and expression, "he concluded.Edition: Vanessa Sampaio

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Source: President of Latvia in English

President Raimonds Vējonis on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Malpils participated in the opening ceremony of the International Guardian International Youth Guard Camp 2018, which will take place until 17 August. Speaking about the participants of the camp, the President emphasized: "Today we live in the course of endless changes, where peace and security are not self-evident things. Therefore, it is essential that young people from different countries are ready to invest their time and work together to develop their knowledge and skills that will allow our countries to maintain peace and security in the future. "The national president noted that this international camp is a great place where Young people not only get new friends but also develop their leadership skills, as well as compete with each other with their knowledge and skills. The International Guardian Camp "Baltic Guards 2018" is organized by the Youth Guard and Information Center. It includes 130 adolescents and young people aged 14 to 19 – young guardians and cadets (young people from related organizations) from the Baltic States, Britain, Poland and Ukraine.

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Source: Government of French Polynesia

The Minister of the Green Economy, in charge of Research, Tearii Alpha, met Wednesday afternoon with Drs Anavaj Sakuntabhai, Director of the Laboratory of Functional Genetics of Infectious Diseases, and Lluis Quintana-Murci, Director of the Laboratory of Human Evolutionary Genetics of the Pasteur Institute, currently hosted at the Louis Malardé Institute (ILM).

Beyond the long-standing collaborations with ILM, on the topic of arboviroses which have been the subject of a review, new opportunities for collaboration in the field of research and public health in French Polynesia have been mentioned.

The contribution to local research, such as genetic studies, increased surveillance of infectious diseases, support for the creation of a bio-bank and, ultimately, that of a health center will be noted. Polynesian biological resource to centralize, structure and organize the storage, access and use, for research purposes, biological resources collected in Polynesia, whether human, animal or plant origin.

Support for the search for funding, particularly from the European Union and the National Institute of Health (USA), the access opportunities of Polynesian teams to the technical platform of the Institut Pasteur and to the training and and the cooperation with the research institutions to which Drs Sakuntabhai and Qunitana-Murci are also affiliated, Kyoto University (Japan), Mc Gill University (Canada), were also mentioned.

All of these projects will be discussed with stakeholders during this mission.

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