Infotainment Nov 18, 2009
The creature was found on October 6 at a depth of 161 metres (528 feet) in Manado Bay off Sulawesi Island, where the Indonesian coelacanth. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified some 30 drinks manufacturers who combine alcohol and caffeine in their beverages that they must prove the products are safe. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
The unseen reactions to Obama's Nobel Oct 12, 2009
Jan. 1, 2007 An Adam Air passenger plane flying from Surabaya to Manado with 102 people aboard crashes into the sea off the west coast of Sulawesi. March 6, 2007 Two strong earthquakes kill at least 72 people and injure dozens in the West Sumatra provincial capital of Padang. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Strong quake hits Bali Sep 19, 2009
The epicentre was 110 kilometres north-northwest of Ternate in the Moluccas and 260 kilometres east of Manado on Sulawesi. The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not release a tsunami warning for either event. (iAfrica.com)
Indonesian scientist finds anti-cancer compound Sep 12, 2009
JAKARTA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- An Indonesian scientist found an anti-cancer compound from sponges taken from waters around the North Sulawesi's capital city of Manado, the Kompas daily reported on Saturday. Ariyanti S Dewi, a researcher from Research Center of Marine and Fishery (BRKP), found the active compound called Isoaatamine from Aaptos cf suberitoides sponge and Theonellapeptolide from an unidentified one. (Xinhuanet, China)
Indonesia's Yudhoyono heads for election victory Jul 8, 2009
In Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi, there was no repeat of the protests triggered by problems with the electoral rolls in April's parliamentary elections and the streets were quiet. "I am here today to vote for a president who is competent, committed to the people, God-fearing and uncorruptible," said Manado resident Olivia Rorimpandey, who refused to say which way she had voted. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Oceans need protection from climate change May 16, 2009
UNEXPECTED: Climate change could destroy the livelihoods and homes of up to 100 million people in Southeast Asia this century, officials say AP , MANADO, INDONESIA Saturday, May 16, 2009, Page 5 ... The lofty vows were set out in a declaration adopted by government officials from more than 80 countries who gathered this week in Indonesias northeastern city of Manado ... Those gathering in Manado said that climate change was not the only thing jeopardizing the worlds oceans: Pollution and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
RM3.54m for CTI fund May 16, 2009
MANADO: Malaysia will contribute US$1mil (RM3 ... Manado summit: Najib speaking on sustainably exploiting the marine resources in the region at the CTI summit at the Dewan Grand Kawanua in Manado yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Asian summit plans to save coral May 16, 2009
The Coral Triangle Initiative is holding its first summit in the Indonesian city of Manado on Friday. The reef is shared between Indonesia and five other South East Asian nations and is thought to contain 75% of the world's coral species. (BBC News -- Science)
Nations promise to protect 'Coral Triangle' May 16, 2009
A fishing boat appears to sit between corals and mangrovetrees at theBunaken Island Marine National Park in Manado, Indonesia ... MANADO, Indonesia - Six Asia-Pacific countries agreed Friday on a wide-ranging plan to protect one of the world's largest networks of coral reefs, promising to reduce pollution, eliminate overfishing and improve the livelihoods of impoverished coastal communities ... Those gathering in Manado noted that climate change was not the only thing jeopardizing the... (MSNBC -- International)
World Oceans Conference Urged To Act On Global Warming May 15, 2009
MANADO, Indonesia (May 14, 2009)--Government representatives from around the world say there must be an urgent effort to protect oceans from global warming. Participants in the World Ocean's Conference in Indonesia are trying to include concerns about the risk of rising seas, warmer waters and spiraling acidity in a new U.N. climate treaty. (KWTX.com, TX)
Malaysia to contribute RM3.54mil to save marine life May 15, 2009
MANADO (Indonesia):Malaysia will contribute US$1mil (RM3 ... Apart from Indonesia which had offered to host the CTI secretariat in Manado, other country which had made similar offer was the Philippines. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Asia-Pacific nations agree to protect reef network May 15, 2009
MANADO, Indonesia (AP) - Six Asia-Pacific countries have agreed on a wide-ranging plan to protect 1 of the world's largest networks of coral reefs. The agreement at the World Oceans Conference creates a voluntary management plan for an area that spans Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and East Timor. (KOLD.com, AZ)
* Coral Triangle reefs gone by 2100, study says May 14, 2009
DPA , MANADO, INDONESIA Thursday, May 14, 2009, Page 5 ... Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will fly to Manado, Indonesia, today to attend the leaders summit of the Coral Triangle group of countries in the Asia-Pacific region that have committed to undertake programs to preserve their marine resources. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Climate change threatens millions in Coral Triangle May 14, 2009
MANADO, Indonesia Around 100 million people risk losing their homes and livelihoods unless drastic steps are taken to protect Southeast Asia's coral reefs, which could be wiped out in coming decades because of climate change, a report said Wednesday ... The five-day oceans' conference in Manado is aimed at shaping scientific debate about the role of oceans ahead of a U.N. climate change meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December ... Associated Press writers Anthony Deutsch in Jakarta and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Coral: Climate Change Could Displace Millions May 14, 2009
Averting catastrophe will depend on quick and effective global action on climate change coupled with the implementation of regional solutions to problems of over-fishing and pollution, according to The Coral Triangle and Climate Change: Ecosystems, People and Societies at Risk, a WWF-commissioned study presented at the World Oceans Conference in Manado, Indonesia May 13. This area is the planet s crown jewel of coral diversity and we are watching it disappear before our eyes, said Catherine... (Science Daily)
Nations demand oceans be included in climate talks May 14, 2009
MANADO, Indonesia (AFP) Ministers and officials from more than 70 nations called Thursday for oceans to be included on the agenda of global climate change talks aimed at finding a successor to the Kyoto Protocol ... The Manado Ocean Declaration calls for cuts to ocean pollution, funding for sustainable development in poor countries, greater research into how climate change affects the ocean and the role oceans play in fighting climate change. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Coral Triangle could die by century's end: WWF May 13, 2009
MANADO, Indonesia (AFP) Climate change could wipe out the world's richest ocean wilderness by the end of the century without drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, environmental group WWF said Wednesday ... The report was released as ministers and officials from over 70 countries meet in the Indonesian city of Manado for the World Ocean Conference, the first global meeting on the relationship between oceans and climate change. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Key coral reefs 'could disappear' May 13, 2009
By Lucy Williamson BBC News, Manado, Indonesia. The world's most important coral region is in danger of being wiped out by the end of this century unless fast action is taken, says a new report. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Conference on oceans role in climate May 12, 2009
MANADO (Indonesia): The role oceans play in countering climate change will dominate talks between environmental experts from 120 countries meeting in Indonesia this week. The World Ocean Conference that opened in the northern city of Manado will shape the scientific debate ahead of final negotiations to replace the UN treaty on global warming in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December. (India Times, India)
Int'l Ocean Sci-Tech and Industry Exhibition opens May 12, 2009
Visitors look at a lobster during the International Ocean Science, Technology and Industry Exhibition, part of the World Ocean Conference (WOC), in Manado of Indonesia, May 11, 2009. Nearly 70 countries and regions sent their items to the exhibition, opened here on Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Global ocean talks underway in Indonesia May 12, 2009
MANADO, Indonesia (AFP) - A key global conference on oceans opened Monday in Indonesia with a warning that climate change will accelerate the destruction of already precious marine resources. Officials and ministers from more than 70 countries are meeting over five days in the port of Manado in a bid to influence crucial climate change talks in Denmark in December ... Despite massive preparations for this conference, rubbish and diesel oil clog the port of Manado, which is just kilometres... (Yahoo! Asia News)
* [ENVIRONMENT] Activists and scientists send out SOS for Amazon of the oceans May 12, 2009
As nations meet in the Indonesian city of Manado in the coming week for the World Oceans Conference, the Coral Triangle is being touted as a key target in efforts to conserve the health of the oceans, to both battle climate change and adapt to its consequences. A meeting of leaders from the six nations of the Coral Triangle Initiative, which was formed in 2007, is set to launch a plan to save the region, which has already been pledged hundreds of millions of US dollars by international donors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
"Living fossil" fish on display in Indonesia May 11, 2009
Photo taken on May 10, 2009 shows the fossil of a coelacanth displayed at the Grand Kawanua Convention Center in Manado, Indonesia. Coelacanth, known as the living fossil, is the common name for an order of fish that includes the oldest living lineage of jawed fish known to date. (Xinhuanet, China)
* World News Quick Take Apr 28, 2009
Frans Koagow, 64, and his wife, Femy Kumendong, 73, were found dead in the priests home in Manado city, North Sulawesi, on Saturday, provincial police spokesman Benny Bella said. The priest was cut from behind in the neck while his wife was cut in the head while she lay down sick with a stroke, Bella said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Representation, poverty, violence protested Mar 10, 2009
Thousands of women staged rallies in Jakarta and other cities across the country such as Surabaya, Denpasar, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Makassar, and Manado, mainly calling for female legislative candidates to be given a fair chance in the upcoming elections. Advocates for the occasion marched from the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle to the Constitutional Court before winding up at the Presidential Palace. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Batam to see Rp 1.5 trillion investment in one integrated resort Mar 5, 2009
Bali Kuta Resort ntion Centre and Aston Natsepa Ambon Resort are set to operate this March, while this April, the company is planning to open Aston Kuta Hotel ence, Aston Balikpapan Hotel ence, Quest Palembang, Aston Manado City Hotel, all 100 percent sunset-managed by Aston. Aston will open its Grand Aston Cityhall Medan in May, while Aston Bogor Hotel t and Aston Tanjung City Hotel are expected to open this June. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Community moves to protect reefs Feb 26, 2009
The six countries will sign the initiative at the first ever World Ocean Conference (WOC) in Manado, North Sulawesi, in May this year. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Porn law `endangers country's pluralism' Feb 24, 2009
The 11 plaintiffs each said they represented NGOs in Minahasa, including the Minahasa Bible (Masehi) Church, the North Sulawesi branch of the National Committee for Indonesian Youths, the Manado Catholic Youths, the Alliance of Southern Minahasa Students and Youths, and the Minahasa Cultural Assembly. Should they fail to prove their status as representative of Minahasan people, the plaintiffs were told to present themselves as individuals instead. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Willie Smith: Visions of sugar palms dance in his head Feb 24, 2009
Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Manado, Sulawesi Utara ... In North Sulawesi's capital, Manado, people sap the trees only to make their traditional alcoholic drink. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Clinton, UN praise RI role in global climate talks Feb 20, 2009
Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Timor Leste will sign the initiative at the World Ocean Conference (WOC) in Manado, North Sulawesi, in May this year ... UNEP executive director Achim Steiner promised to table the WOC results - to be called the Manado Ocean Declaration - at the Copenhagen climate change meeting slated for December. (Jakarta Post)
`Banned from celebrating Valentine's Day?' Feb 19, 2009
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`Resurgence of religion in the modern era' Feb 18, 2009
The Jakarta Post - `Resurgence of religion in the modern era. Enter your search terms. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
N. Sulawesi quake injures dozens Feb 13, 2009
The news agency cited the US Geological Survey as stating that the epicenter of the shallow quake was about 320 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital of Manado and 280 kilometers southeast of General Santos in the Philippines. There were no reports of any damage or casualties in the Philippines. (Jakarta Post)
Election results? It's all in the cards Feb 13, 2009
Among his close friends in the tarot group are non-Muslims, including ethnic Chinese and members from Manado. There are no barriers to communication in the club, he said, and everyone helps out when a club member is in trouble. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Dozens hurt in powerful Indonesia quake Feb 13, 2009
The USGS said the early morning quake, and nearly three dozen aftershocks that followed, were centered 195 miles from Manado, the northernmost city on Sulawesi island, and 12 miles beneath the ocean floor. Indonesia is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanos and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. (MSNBC -- International)
Powerful earthquake hits Indonesia, 42 injured Feb 12, 2009
The temblor was centered approximately 195 miles (320 kilometers) from Manado, the northernmost city on Sulawesi island, and 12 miles (20 kilometers) beneath the ocean floor. The Talaud island chain, in waters just south of the Philippines, felt the quake most intensely, said Rustam Pakaya, a government crisis center official, adding that the number of injuries and extent of damage was increasing steadily as rescue workers reached remote areas. (International Herald Tribune)
