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Samoa Observer banned from regional airport
Samoa Observer
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Samoa Airport Authority staff stationed at the regional airport told the Samoa Observer photographer the newspaper was prohibited from the $25 million publicly funded facility. Samoa Observer photographer Junior Ami made the trip to the airport on...
NDC’s Samoa Addo Backs OSP’s Handling of Ofori-Atta Case, Criticizes NPP “Hypocrisy”
News Ghana
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February 23, 2025
Legal practitioner and National Democratic Congress (NDC) member Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo has staunchly defended the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) investigative process involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, asserting that the...
Climate Justice: Samoa Addresses ICJ on Legal Obligations of States who Fail to Comply
Samoa Global News
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December 16, 2024
Government Press. On Wednesday, 11th December 2024, the Independent State of Samoa addressed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) during the public oral hearings regarding the advisory opinion on States’ legal obligations with respect to...
New Body Of Work By Yuki Kihara At Gus Fisher And Gow Langsford Galleries
Scoop
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“After personally witnessing the devastating impacts of cyclones in Sāmoa, I was compelled to create works that not only allude to our resilience living in the Pacific Islands but also inspire conversations about global warming as a clarion call...
Samoa reminded of its human rights pledge
Samoa Observer
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Climate change is a unique human rights challenge faced by Samoa and the Pacific, said UNDP Resident Representative Aliona Niculita, calling on Samoa to recognise its human rights pledge. She made the comments at the United Nations Human Rights...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with Samoa Tourism Authority to Advance Sustainable Tourism with STEP Project Implementation
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 21, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with SWITCH-Asia and the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), conducted week-long consultations in Samoa from February 3rd to 6th as part of the Sustainable Tourism Enhancement in the Pacific...
14 Pacific Island countries receive a major grant to manage one third of the world’s tuna in the face of the climate crisis
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Fololina Avia, received an ADB funded small business grant to expand her "Lady Edwina" fishing company and stall at the Apia fish market. Copyright Asian Development Bank/ Flickr Creative Commons The programme, with a total value of US$156.8 M –...
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH SAMSUNG NEW ZEALAND – Samoa Takes a Significant Step in Tackling the E-Waste Crisis with Samsung New Zealand’s Support
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
[20th February 2025]- The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Samoa is pleased to announce a significant milestone in addressing Samoa’s growing e-waste issue. In partnership with Samsung Electronics New Zealand, Blue Orca, Echo,...
Room Check: Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows, Apia’s most famous hotel, is back open for business
The New Zealand Herald
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February 20, 2025
READ MORE: Why every family with teenagers should choose Samoa for their next holiday Location: Main Beach Rd, Apia, Samoa. You’ll first spot Aggie Grey’s when travelling into central Apia and along Beach Rd, which hugs the harbourside all the way...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, MINISTER OF MCIL AT THE SIGNING OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAM 2024-2028. – 20th February 2025.
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
Reverend, Houlton Faasau Regional Director for the ILO in the Pacific – Mr Martin Wandera, ILO Officials from Fiji and the National ILO Coordinator in Samoa, Members of the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Members of the National...
REMARKS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ILO OFFICE FOR THE PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAMME 2025-2028, TANOA TUSITALA HOTEL, THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2025.
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
Pastor Houlton Faasau, Honourable Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua, Minister for Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Senior Officials of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Chief Executive Officers, Members of the Samoan Tripartite Forum,...
PRESS RELEASE – The National University of Samoa and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries signed an MOU to Enhance Agricultural and Fisheries Sectors
Government of Samoa
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February 19, 2025
Apia, Samoa – Wednesday 19th February 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective February 2025, to establish a collaborative framework...
Cowardice of Senate GOP creates environment for resurgence of measles
Las Vegas Sun - Nevada
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February 22, 2025
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 2 a.m. Twenty-five years ago, the World Health Organization and U.S. officials celebrated a WHO declaration that a highly successful vaccination program had officially eliminated measles from the United States. Now, a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Samoa Airways Reaffirms Commitment to Safety Following Drug Testing Results (18th February 2025)
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
Apia, Samoa – Samoa Airways wishes to address recent concerns regarding our drug testing program and reiterate our unwavering commitment to safety and the well-being of our passengers and employees. Safety is our top priority, and we will not...
Ministry Reinforces Partnerships with NGOs at National Environmental Sector Forum
Samoa Global News
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February 11, 2025
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) have highlighted the importance of working together in partnership with NGOs working in the environment sector. MNRE hosted the highly anticipated National Environment Sector Forum this week...
Much of national debt linked to climate crisis – Prof. Prasad
Fijivillage
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Climate change restricts our development progress and much of our national debt is a climate debt, that is, debt undertaken to rebuild bridges and roads that are washed away by extreme weather events. This has been highlighted by Acting Prime...
Samoa to pass baton to Palau to continue Pacific Presidency of AOSIS
Pacific News Service
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Samoa’s tenure as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is finishing at the end of 2024. The influential negotiating bloc of 39 small island developing states countries from the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean region, and the African...
SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa Palemia o Samoa i le “Sauniga mo le Amataina Aloaia ole Fausiaina o Fale Teuoloa i Atele” – Atele Horticulture Centre, Nu’u,
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
(Aso Lua, 18 Fepuari 2025@10 am) Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Fa’afeagaiga Malolo Penisione, lau Susuga Iamafana Fa’a’u’uga Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta, Afioga i tatou pa’aga Fa’ava-o-malo, Sui o le Faletupe o le Lalolagi (World...
The Humboldt Project: A Glimpse into Samoa’s Lumber Legacy
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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February 8, 2025
The Humboldt Project is more than just an Instagram account—it’s an evolving archive, capturing the history of Humboldt County one postcard at a time. For nearly three years, Steve Lazar has been sharing postcards from his extensive collection,...
Seminar Highlights Radio Communications In Times Of Natural Disasters
Newsline Samoa
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September 17, 2024
Radio communications in times of natural disasters are expected to raise public interest d at a regional seminar for top level officials underway this week in Samoa. Pacific Island countries susceptible to impacts of climate change and the value...