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Samoa: Media to be restricted at CHOGM
The International Federation of Journalists
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At a press conference on September 11, the Samoan Government announced measures restricting media work at October’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the...
Samoa trip, an educational experience
Ashburton Courier
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September 22, 2024
Mid Canterbury principals Brent Gray and Phil Wheeler have a better understanding of their pupils following a visit to Samoa. Gray, of Ashburton Intermediate School, and Wheeler, of Netherby School, were among 17 primary and secondary principals...
Pacific group pushing for global shipping to act on climate target
Pacific News Service
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A group of Pacific states, known as the 6-PAC, is leading the call for the shipping industry to align itself with the 1.5 degrees’ climate target. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is meeting for the next fortnight for a climate summit...
This firebrand Indigenous attorney is in the world’s highest court fighting for climate justice
Canada's National Observer
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December 20, 2024
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration Julian Aguon wore a dark blue suit and garland made of white coconut fronds, brown hibiscus tree bark, and brown cowry shells. Under the arched...
Samoa Supreme Court judge raises concerns about prison facility for juveniles
RNZ
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September 12, 2024
Tanumalala high security prison. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Tipi Autagavaia A Samoa Supreme Court judge says highlighted his concerns about not having a prison facility for adolescents in the country. This week, Senior Supreme Court Justice Vui Clarence...
Major corporations under fire for turning blind eye to horrifying worker exploitation: 'We will report about all your lies and wrongdoing'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
A 2024 report found that women in the Indian state of Maharashtra were being pressured into getting hysterectomies so they didn't have to miss work cutting sugar cane. The report by The New York Times and The Fuller Project also discovered that...
Environmental theme to King Charles' Samoa trip
RNZ
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September 10, 2024
Photo: AFP More of the plans have been revealed for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Samoa trip next month. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa is the first the King will attend as Head of the Commonwealth. Samoa's Prime...
Climate change is drastically changing life for Indigenous peoples in the Pacific
LAist - California
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September 16, 2024
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. A new report from the United Nations found that...
Samoa hosts Global Women NZ-Breakthrough Leaders Program
Talamua
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September 11, 2024
Apia, Samoa – 10 September 2024 – The Central Bank of Samoa had the privilege to host the 2024 Cohort of the Global Women New Zealand – Breakthrough Leaders Program at Roko’s Restaurant on Monday, 9 September 2024. This special event provided a...
A.D.B. grants $22 M to Samoa
Samoa Observer
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The Asian Development Bank (A.D.B.) has approved a policy-based grant of SAT$22 million (US$7.85 million) to support the Government of Samoa in enhancing fiscal management and improving the country’s business environment. This funding marks the...
ADB Approves $7.85M Grant to Improve Fiscal Sustainable Growth in Samoa
Talamua
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December 19, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — 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 2 of the Samoa...
Lakapi Samoa re-elects President, appoints new CEO
Talamua
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December 19, 2024
Apia, Samoa – 19 December 2024 – Lakapi Samoa today announced the re-election of Namulauulu Papalii Leota Sami Leota as President for a second four-year term. A businessman who served in various Boards including SNPF, Central Bank and the National...
Samoa Stays Connected to Global Financial System
Talamua
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September 10, 2024
Apia, Samoa- 09 September 2024 – Samoa is one of seven Pacific Island Countries that will maintain uninterrupted access to the global financial system through a new World Bank project to strengthen correspondent banking relationships in the...
Lakapi Samoa Appoints Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun as New CEO
Samoa Global News
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December 19, 2024
19 DECEMBER 2024; Tuanaimato, Samoa: At its Board meeting on Tuesday, 17th December, the Lakapi Samoa Board appointed Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea’i, who steps down after...
Seumanu is Lakapi Samoa CEO
Samoa Observer
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Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun is the new Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) of Lakapi Samoa following the Board's decision on 17 December 2024. Seumanu succeeds Faleomavaega Vincent Fepulea’i, who steps down after nine years at the helm of the national...
Samoa rolls out a red-carpet welcome fit for a king
Pacific News Service
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By Jeremy Lasek ‘Leave your suits at home.’ That’s the travel advisory message from Samoa’s prime minister ahead of her tiny Pacific nation hosting one of the world’s most prestigious meeting of world leaders next month, in what will mark a series...
Samoa and the Alliance of Small Islands States show climate security is also about loss and damage
Pacific News Service
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Adaptation and mitigation strategies alone will not be enough to recover from the effects of climate change. By George Carter, Athaulla A Rasheed Samoa assumed a leadership role in January this year as chair of the Alliance of Small Island States...
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
The prestigious titles of Turaga Tui Nayau, Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau are being be bestowed upon Ratu Tevita this week. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs Fiji - donation China's Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian has handed over a...
Team Samoa’s remarkable journey In Budapest — Saturday 14 December
Samoa News
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December 17, 2024
Budapest, HUNGARY — It was the full team out in force for Samoa’s final day of races at the World Aquatic Swimming Championship in Budapest. With huge spirit shining through the team, they concluded their time in the event on a high. The day...
New Zealand Launches Critical Salvage Operation for Sunken Navy Vessel in Samoa
gCaptain
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December 17, 2024
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has initiated a complex salvage operation to recover fuel and pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui, which sank off Samoa’s coast in October. Commodore Andrew Brown, NZDF’s Senior National Representative for...