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PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Hosts Validation Meeting for Capacity Assessment on Trafficking in Persons
Government of Samoa
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September 5, 2024
Apia, Samoa – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Samoa Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) and the Fisheries Division, this week (04/09) convened to validate findings from Capacity...
Opening Remarks, Honourable Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster, Minister of Natural Resources , Environment and Lands at the 4th Executive Board Meeting, SPREP, 4 September 2024, Apia, Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 5, 2024
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, and honored guests, Talofa and Welcome to Samoa and this Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting with its theme "A Resilient Blue Pacific Continent Free of Plastics," aligning seamlessly with the 2050...
PRESS RELEASE – CHOGM Samoa 2024: Operational Note for Media
Government of Samoa
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September 19, 2024
(19 September 2024) Media Arrangements at CHOGM for accredited journalists
SAUNOAGA A LE AFIOGA HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO SUI PALEMIA I LE FA’AMANATUINA ALOAIA O LE 100 TAUSAGA O LE LAKAPI SAMOA,
Government of Samoa
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August 27, 2024
SAMOA, August 27 - LUMĀ MAOTA OLE MALO, (ASO LUA, AUKUSO 27, 2024 I LE 8:30 I LE TAEAO) Susu lau Susuga i le ta’ita’i ole Sauniga, Rev. Latū Latai, E’e ma papa a’ao lau Afioga i le Ao mamalu o le Malo o Samoa – Lau afioga Tuimaleali’ifano...
Saunoaga a le Peresitene o le Lakapi Samoa i le savali mo le faamanatuina o le 100 tausaga o le Lakapi Samoa – Aso Lua 27 Aokuso 2024
Government of Samoa
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August 27, 2024
SAMOA, August 27 - Ou te manatu o le a ou le toe afea le tumutumu o le faleselau, aua ou paia faalupe ma ou mamalu sausaugata Samoa, o lele ua maea ona fola I lumamea e le fofoga o le tatou taeao, taoto laia faa ia o le tai loloto, e le toe...
MEDIA RELEASE – DROUGHT ALERT: PARTS OF SAMOA EXPERIENCE BELOW AVERAGE RAINFALL
Government of Samoa
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August 26, 2024
Samoa is currently in its dry season (May to October), during which rainfall patterns vary significantly by location. Recent observations indicate that several areas have experienced below-average rainfall over the 6-month and 12-month periods...
Miss Samoa contestants discuss climate action in talanoa session with Australian High Commission
Government of Samoa
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August 29, 2024
Apia, 29th August 2024 SAMOA – The Australian High Commission hosted a Talanoa Luncheon, bringing together the 2024 Miss Samoa contestants to reflect on leadership and locally led development, and discuss climate change as a cross cutting priority...
PRESS RELEASE – Validation Workshop of the Draft Decent Work Country Program for Samoa 2024-2028
Government of Samoa
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August 29, 2024
APIA, Samoa – representatives from the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Child Labour Taskforce and other stakeholders participated in a half day validation workshop of the Samoa Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 at the Tanoa...
Remarks by Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Upon the Occasion of the Donation to SPREP from the Government of the People's Republic of China
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 12, 2024
To Jointly Work Toward a More Resilient Pacific Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General of SPREP, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava. Today, on behalf of the Chinese Government, I am very pleased to present a donation of US$200,000.00 to the...
Opening Remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General SPREP at the Pacific Preparatory Meeting of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD Pre-COP16), September, SPREP, Apia Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 12, 2024
Welcome Attending the pre-COP are representatives from: 14 PICs from environment departments, as well as agriculture, fisheries and forestry – in person; Australia and New Zealand as metropolitan SPREP members – in person, PIRT partners including...
PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS TO SAMOA, H.E ANTONIS SAMMOUTIS (TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2024)
Government of Samoa
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August 27, 2024
H.E Mr Antonis Sammoutis, the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Samoa presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during a Credentials ceremony held at the Official Residence...
PRESS RELEASE – Handover Ceremony for THE PROJECT FOR PROVIDING FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO SAMOA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORIT under JAPAN’S GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS (GGP)
Government of Samoa
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August 25, 2024
The Government of Japan once again assists the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) in improving the standards of their vital services across Samoa. Two second-hand water tank trucks, two second-hand pumper water tank trucks and two...
MNRE and SPREP collaboration results in the capture of mongoose in Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 30, 2024
28 August 2024, Apia – In a true display of collaboration and partnership between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and a Member country to ensure the protection of our Pacific environment, SPREP through the...
PRESS RELEASE – New Zealand supports Samoa to strengthen security and safety at Fale’olo International Airport and CHOGM venues
Government of Samoa
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August 15, 2024
(Thursday 15 August 2024) In preparation for Samoa’s hosting of CHOGM in October, New Zealand has been working with the Government of Samoa to strengthen security measures, and to ensure the safety of CHOGM delegates and visitors. Today, at...
Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report in Samoa Epi-week 31: 29 July —4 August 2024 Issue No.23
Government of Samoa
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August 5, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Airways Partners with Aero Adapt for Enhanced Services during CHOGM Apia, Samoa – 10 August 2024
Government of Samoa
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August 9, 2024
In a significant move to streamline operations and enhance service delivery during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Samoa Airways is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with Australia-based Aero Adapt....
PRESS RELEASE – The National University of Samoa and EQAP Collaborate on Micro-Credential Framework Workshop on a Regional Scale
Government of Samoa
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August 8, 2024
Apia, Samoa – Thursday 9th August, 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS), in partnership with the Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP) of the Pacific Community (SPC), conducts a significant three-day Micro-Credential Framework...
PRESS RELEASE: Inception Workshop for Samoa’s Hand-In-Hand Initiative (HiHi) Investment
Government of Samoa
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August 15, 2024
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, hosted an Inception workshop today, August 15, 2024 at the Sheraton hotel....
SAUNOAGA AUTU ALE AFIOGA I LE SUI PALEMIA HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO “FONOTAGA LONA LUA FA’AVAOMALO A LE FA’ALAPOTOPOTOGA FA’AVAE TAU FATUGA’O A SAMOA” “UNAIAINA O AVANOA TUTUSA I TOGAFITIGA TAU FATUGA’O MO TAGATA SAMOA UMA”
Government of Samoa
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July 26, 2024
SAMOA, July 26 - Lau susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Susuga i le Toeaina Efu Efu Afifio Minisita o le Kapeneta; Minisita Lagolago o le Matagaluega o le Soifua Maloloina; Susu le Hai Komesina o Niu Sila, H.E. Si’alei Van Toor; Susu le Hai...
PRESS RELEASE – Government of Samoa Partners with Bank South Pacific (Samoa) Ltd for Commonwealth Business Forum 2024
Government of Samoa
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August 1, 2024
Apia, Samoa – August 1, 2024 – The Government of Samoa announced a strategic partnership with the Bank South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group as the Anchor Partner for the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, set to be hosted in Apia, Samoa from...