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Strengthening World Heritage Management and Climate Resilience in Pacific SIDS
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
In collaboration with ICCROM, UNESCO supported the organization of the International Course on Managing World Heritage: People Nature Culture (PNC), held in Suzhou, China, from 26 May to 4 June 2026. In the framework of the project Sustainable...
J-Star Holding Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination; Class A Ordinary Shares Expected to Continue Trading Pending Nasdaq Hearings Panel Review
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), today announced that on June 12, 2026, it received a Staff Delisting Determination Letter from the staff of The Nasdaq...
Phemex Launches "AI Trader", Institutional-Grade Deep Reinforcement Learning for Every Crypto Investor
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange,has officially announced the launch of AI Trader, a sophisticated suite of trading entities powered by Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL). This launch marks a...
SAMOA AND FRANCE REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, December 10 - Samoa and France Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Partnership during an introductory courtesy call by the Ambassador of France, H.E Guillaume Lemoine [PRESS RELEASE] – The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
His Excellency Patryk Michal Blaszczak presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence...
SAMOA VALIDATES ITS MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING FOR ALL ROADMAP
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE] – Samoa has validated its Multi-Hazard Early Warning for All (MHEW4All) Roadmap on Wednesday 11th December, 2025; developed through collaboration among government agencies and partners.
SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE 11 December 2025] – The Government of Samoa has officially launched its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, marking a decisive step forward in the country’s climate action agenda.
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF HUNGARY TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA [THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026]
Government of Samoa
His Excellency Dr. Gábor Tamás Nagy presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence of...
SAMOA SIGNS PHASE II OF THE PACER PLUS IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE, 27th November 2025] – The Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Trade Negotiations, Honorable Fata Ryan Schuster has signed the Phase II of the Implementing Arrangement for Development and Economic Cooperation (DEC) under...
SAMOA’S PARTICIPATION AT THE FOURTH EU INDO PACIFIC MINISTERIAL FORUM
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE 25 November 2025] – The Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo led Samoa’s delegation to the EU Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum held in Brussels, Belgium from 20 to 21 November 2025. The Forum was attended...
SAMOA REPRESENTED AT THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL SESSION FOR INDO-PACIFIC (SIIP 2025), IN PARIS, FRANCE
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, November 20 - [PRESS RELEASE] – A delegation from the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) is in Paris, France, to attend the 5th International Session for the Indopacific (SIIP) from the 17 to the 21st November 2025. The delegation is led...
SAMOA AND AUSTRALIA JOIN FORCES TO DRIVE DATA INNOVATION
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, November 16 - Peer-to-peer exchange aims to strengthen governance, leadership, and digital systems for smarter development. [PRESS RELEASE- – Four officials from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) are heading to Canberra, Australia, from...
Phemex kicks off $7 million ultimate championship, bringing trading competition to football season
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today launched the 2026 Ultimate Championship, a global trading event featuring a total prize pool of $7 million.
NEW YEAR’S ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE HON. LA’AULIALEMALIETOA LEUATEA POLĀTA’IVAO FOSI SCHMIDT. [Thursday, 1 January 2026]
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, January 1 - Talofa lava Samoa, As 2025 draws to a close, the new year is expected to be a time of positive change, deep reflection, and strengthened community connections.
SAMOA POLICE LAUNCH OF “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” CAMPAIGN
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, October 7 - REMARKS by the Australian High Commission to Samoa Mr Will Robinson Ou te muamua ona faatulou ile taitai ole sauniga, afio lau afioga le Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano, afio lau afioga le Minisita o Leoleo, Mulipola...
PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE DETECTION OF AMERICAN FOULBROOD (AFB) IN SAMOA
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE, 24 December 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) wishes to inform the public of the recent detection of American Foulbrood (AFB) in Samoa.
SAMOA AIRWAYS SECOND AIRCRAFT EN ROUTE TO CANADA AS FLEET MODERNIZATION CONTINUES
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 29 September 2025] – Samoa Airways confirms that its second aircraft 5W-FAY successfully departed this morning and is now en route to Canada via Christmas Island, Hilo Hawaii, and Santa Maria for a full retrofit as...
SAMOA IMMIGRATION RECEIVES UPGRADED BORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT FROM IOM WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 26 September 2025] – Samoa Immigration marked a significant milestone with the official handover of a newly upgraded Border Management System (BMS) and a suite of advanced equipment from the International Organization...
“UNITE TO END DIGITAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS BY SAMOA FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATION [09 December 2025]
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, December 14 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Associate Minister of Health, Ale Vena Ale Talofa Lava and Warm Greetings to you all. Lau Susuga ile ta’ita’i ole sauniga Rev. Maauga Motu, distinguish guests, ladies and gentlemen.
U.S. EMBASSY AND GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA MARK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO REBUILD SAINA-TOAMUA PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Government of Samoa
PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2025] – The United States Embassy in Samoa hosted a ceremony today to formally mark the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and the Government of Samoa for the construction of a new Saina-Toamua...
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