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ADB Approves $7.85 Million Grant to Help Improve Fiscally Sustainable Growth in Samoa
Asian Development Bank
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November 25, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (25 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $7.85 million policy-based grant to help the Government of Samoa enhance fiscal management and improve the business environment in the country through Subprogram...
Transcript of Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting, Apia, Samoa, 24 October 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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October 25, 2024
1. Excellencies, friends and colleagues, talofa. Let me start by expressing my appreciation to Samoa and Her Excellency, Prime Minister Mata’afa for the warm hospitality, and for so ably chairing this meeting. 2. I come from a tiny state in...
Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong to visit Apia, Samoa from 23 to 26 October 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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October 23, 2024
PMO Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will visit Apia, Samoa from 23 to 26 October 2024 in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). PM Wong will lead the Singapore delegation to the Commonwealth...
Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan's remarks at the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States in Apia, Samoa, 23 October 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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October 23, 2024
Madam Chair, I come from Singapore, a tiny island state. Samoa is four times larger than Singapore, and Eswatini is about 20 times larger than Singapore. I am making these points because Singapore is a tiny, low lying island state, and we make...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to attend the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States and Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in Apia, Samoa, 23 to 24 October 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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October 22, 2024
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States (CMMSS) and the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in Apia, Samoa, on 23 and 24 October 2024 respectively....
Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike leads South African delegations at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, 21 to 26 Oct
South African Government
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October 22, 2024
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, is leading South African delegations at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to take place in Apia, Samoa,...
PRESS RELEASE – Samoa’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Leads Delegation to FAO World Food Forum and Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2024
Government of Samoa
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October 18, 2024
The Honourable La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, Samoa’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, lead a high-level delegation to attend the prestigious FAO World Food Forum and Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, held from 14-16...
Saunoaga a le Minisita o Tina ma Tamaitai le afioga Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o i le faalauiloa o le polokalame “Ia fa’ae’e Mālama: Resilient Spirit Portraits of Samoa Women Warriors Initiative”.
Government of Samoa
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October 10, 2024
SAMOA, October 10 - (Aso Tofi 10 Oketopa 2024, 9.00 i le taeao.) Talofa Lava, E iate au le fiafia tele e faalauiloa atu le amataga aloaia o se tasi o polokalame a le Matagaluega e taua o le “Ia fa’ae’e Mālama: Resilient Spirit Portraits of Samoa...
Naval support to strengthen CHOGM Samoa 2024 security measures -10th October 2024
Government of Samoa
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October 10, 2024
(PRESS RELEASE)- At the request of the Government of Samoa, naval vessels from Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom will support CHOGM Samoa 2024, working alongside Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS). From 15 October...
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – Green transformation of transport sector in Samoa receives major boost with mass donation of 76 EVs from UNDP to the Government of Samoa
Government of Samoa
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October 3, 2024
SAMOA, October 3 - 03 October 2024 Apia, SAMOA – Seventy-six electric vehicles (EVs) were handed over to the Government of Samoa earlier today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), thanks to a major regional project that Samoa is...
Press Release – Workshop validates Samoa’s first National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, paving way to launch at CHOGM
Government of Samoa
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October 3, 2024
SAMOA, October 3 - Representatives of line ministries with a stake in science, technology and innovation for development and representatives of the National University of Samoa have validated the draft National Science, Technology and Innovation...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Remarks at the Validation Workshop for the National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy by Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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October 2, 2024
SAMOA, October 2 - (Nafanua – 2 October, 2024) Susu le susuga i le Failauga Fa’amaoni – Semi Seruvakula Director & UNESCO Representative to the Pacific States – Dr Shamila, Nair – Bedouelle Esteemed CEOs and Stakeholders Ladies and gentlemen,...
Statement by the Honourable Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster Samoa’s Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands and Pacific Political Climate Champion for Mitigation at the Oceania Renewable Power Summit
Government of Samoa
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September 27, 2024
SAMOA, September 27 - (17-18 September 2024, Auckland New Zealand) Honourable Stuart Smith Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa and warm greetings from Samoa Acknowledgements The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...
PRESS RELEASE – Australian rugby teams enjoy local hospitality as part of Samoa’s 100 years of rugby celebrations.
Government of Samoa
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September 25, 2024
SAMOA, September 25 - (25 September 2024) Apia, SAMOA – Last week, three Australian rugby teams visited to take part in Samoa’s 100 years of rugby celebrations. Women’s Australia A team faced off against Manusina in a thrilling match that ended...
Honourable Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Opening Address at the Samoa CHOGM 2024 CERT & IT Training Final Session Program
Government of Samoa
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September 24, 2024
SAMOA, September 24 - (Lava Conference Room, Sogi 24 Septemeber 2024, 10am) Afioga Patele Mikaele Mataafa, Taitai o le Sauniga Afioga ile Hai Komisi o Niu Sila Si’alei Van Toor Afioga ile Hai Komisi o Ausetalia Will Robinson Sui Fa’auluuluga...
PRESS RELEASE – NZDF and Government of Samoa Joint Press Statement – HMNZS MANAWANUI Grounding
Government of Samoa
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October 8, 2024
Experts from Maritime New Zealand, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and various Samoan agencies are assisting with understanding the environmental impacts following the sinking of HMNZS MANAWANUI and preparing for clean-up actions. As part of...
MEDIA RELEASE – Closure Ceremony for Sanarosa: A Call to Embrace Life and Prevent Violence Among Samoa’s Youth
Government of Samoa
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September 30, 2024
In a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Sanarosa, a young girl whose tragic story has touched our community, the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) will hold a Closure Ceremony on Friday, 4 October 2024. This event not only commemorates her life...
CHOGM Samoa 2024 – No media restrictions- Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa
Government of Samoa
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October 5, 2024
(October 5, 2024) Mr Kalafi Moala President Pacific Island News Association (PINA) And Mr Robert Iroga Chairman Pacific Freedom Forum (PDF) Dear Sir. I write in response to your correspondence, RE: ‘Let au tell our own stories, Our Way, To our own...
REMARKS BY THE ACTING PRIME MINISTER, HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO ON THE OCCASION OF THE CROWNING OF THE MISS UNIVERSE SAMOA – MS. HAYLANI PEARL KURUPPU
Government of Samoa
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September 20, 2024
SAMOA, September 20 - (20TH SEPTEMBER 2024, ORATOR HOTEL AT 4:30PM) Ladies and gentlemen, Today marks the dawn of a new chapter in the history of pageantry for our nation. We gather here to celebrate and crown our Miss Universe Samoa, who will...
Opening Remarks by Hon. La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries at Validation Workshop for Samoa’s Hand-In-Hand Initiative (HIHI) Investment Plan
Government of Samoa
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September 19, 2024
SAMOA, September 19 - Tanoa Hotel Apia, Samoa Date – Thursday, 19 th September 2024 Afioga Xiangjun Yao, Fa’atonu o le Ofisa a le FAO mo le Pasefika, Afioga i Sui o Pa’aga Fa’a-va-o-Malo, Afioga i Sui o Pa’aga mo Atina’e, Ma Paaga i le Vaega...