Mar 15, 2021
Taipei – As Taiwan launches a new campaign to promote its pineapples after China suspended imports of the self-ruled island s fruit in an apparent attempt to squeeze its economy, Japan has ordered a record number of Taiwanese pineapples. Japan is among the most dynamic markets for Taiwanese fruits, said Wu Ming-ming, chairman of the Agricultural Bank of Taiwan, which has added pineapples to a website set up to preorder Taiwanese agricultural products.
According to Wu, exports of Taiwanese pineapples to Japan have been steadily increasing over the years.
Taiwan was Japan s fifth-largest supplier of pineapples in 2018 with the export amounting to 682 tons. It jumped to No. 2 last year, providing 2,144 tons with a value of ¥337.89 million, Wu said.
Nominations open for John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Sun, 03/14/2021 - 6:30pm
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has announced the launch of the new John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.
Through this award, the Secretary of State s Office will annually recognize one Maine resident, age 25 or younger, who demonstrates leadership abilities, has a passion for social justice, and is improving the quality of life in their community.
The award is named for the late Congressman John Lewis, who was known for his courageous achievements during the Civil Rights Movement and his long tenure of public service. The late Congressman Lewis once said, Democracy is not a state. It is an act. This award honors his legacy by recognizing extraordinary action to advance democracy, said Secretary Bellows, in a Maine.gov news release.
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$5.5 million funding boost for Māori trades and training
15 Mar, 2021 12:02 AM
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Rotorua Daily Post
Whānau and communities in Tairāwhiti-East Coast, Northland-Tai Tokerau and the Bay of Plenty are set to benefit from a $5.5 million funding boost for Māori trades and training.
One of the organisations included is Minginui Nursery in the Bay of Plenty. Overall the funding aims to help up to 150 Māori train and gain qualifications.
Development and employment minister Carmel Sepuloni said the funding recipients were Maniaia SAFE Forestry School and the ICONIQ Group in Tairāwhiti-East Coast, North Drill Ltd in Northland-Tai Tokerau and Minginui Nursery in the Bay of Plenty.
RADFORD â City Council will continue to explore the possibility of building an amphitheater after it received two conceptual designs from a local engineering firm.
Over the last few years, several council members have expressed an interest in an outdoor venue as part of the cityâs plan to increase its appeal as a place to visit in the New River Valley.
Local design firm Thompson & Litton presented council with two concepts for an amphitheater complex, both located on a roughly one-acre plot of land southwest of the Glencoe Mansion and next to the Kollmorgen plant.
Both designs call for enough room for roughly 2,900 occupants â including performers and vendors â but the size of the stages and the amount of people allowed at an event could vary depending on multiple factors, according to Thompson & Littonâs Barry Collier, who gave the presentation to council at last weekâs council meeting.