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World Bank Warning: Pacific growth is expected to slow further, with the region forecast to hit about 2.8% growth in 2026, as fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation, and repeated global shocks keep squeezing households and governments. Fiji Fuel Policy: The Bank is urging Fiji to protect people, not fuel prices, arguing broad fuel subsidies strain budgets and don’t help long-term recovery. Climate Justice in Sport: Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa says climate change is already reshaping fields and training, and he’s pushing sport-linked climate action. Diplomacy: Somalia and the EU held their first partnership dialogue in Mogadishu, focusing on stability, security, migration, and investment. Samoa Local Focus: Samoa is set to reward medal-winning athletes during independence celebrations, with Cabinet awaiting a sports incentives policy report. Environment & Recycling: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and partners launched a Pacific PET recovery push, sending community-collected plastic to Australia for recycling. Uganda-Samoa Ties: Uganda’s first High Commissioner to Samoa presented credentials in Apia.

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Former Sāmoa rugby international wins NZ court appeal in drink drive deportation case


Phemex Strengthens Reserve Transparency With May 2026 Proof of Reserves Update
May. 8, 2026

Phemex Strengthens Reserve Transparency With May 2026 Proof of Reserves Update

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PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Feb. 9, 2026

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA

Government of Samoa

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF HUNGARY TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA [THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026]
Feb. 1, 2026

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF HUNGARY TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA [THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026]

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SAMOA AND FRANCE REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP
Dec. 10, 2025

SAMOA AND FRANCE REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP

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SAMOA VALIDATES ITS MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING FOR ALL ROADMAP
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SAMOA VALIDATES ITS MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING FOR ALL ROADMAP

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SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE
Dec. 10, 2025

SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE

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