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SPREP takes environment protection message to students on the big island of Savai’i
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 16, 2024
21 June 2024, Savai’i Samoa – More than one hundred secondary school students from Savai’i, Samoa gathered at the Don Bosco Hall, in Salelologa to learn different ways to protect and manage the environment and natural resources from the...
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 – Official Handover Ceremony of Water Stations and Water Bottles for the USP Samoa Campus.
Government of Samoa
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July 31, 2024
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus, Pure Pacific Water (PPW) and the British High Commission held a handover ceremony on Tuesday to officially launched a collaboration to provide free, cold, and filtered drinking water to...
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...
PRESS RELEASE – Rhythm of Culture: The NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA LAUNCH LOGO AND LALI “Reviving Traditional Instruments”
Government of Samoa
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July 22, 2024
Apia, Samoa – Friday 19th July 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) launched the new logo and lali, the traditional Samoan instruments, at a special ceremony held on Wednesday 17th July 2024 at our NUS Le Papaigalagala Campus. In her...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Stellar Market Research examines the growth rate of the Used Cooking Oil Market during the forecasted period 2025-2032
EIN Presswire
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June 18, 2025
Used Cooking Oil Market size was valued at USD 8 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 12.46 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5% SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Used Cooking Oil Market is...
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF LIVESTOCK SALES FROM GOVERNMENT FARMS AT VAEA, TOGITOGIGA, LEMAFA, AND TANUMALALA FOR LIVESTOCK FARMERS
Government of Samoa
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March 25, 2025
SAMOA, March 25 - [PRESS RELEASE – 25th March 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Animal Production and Health Division, hereby issues this official notice to all livestock farmers and stakeholders regarding a strategic...
FAO SRC REMARKS FOR – UPOLU LAUNCH OF PIG TRAPS
Government of Samoa
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April 14, 2025
SAMOA, April 14 - Reverend Laupama Solomona, Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Niuava Eti Malolo, Honorable Members of Cabinet, Members of Parliament Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Seuseu Dr....
HANDOVER CEREMONY – HYUNDAI MIGHTY ELECTRIC FLATBED TRUCK FOR OXYGEN TANK TRANSPORT
Government of Samoa
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April 10, 2025
SAMOA, April 10 - SPEECH: UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Aliona Niculita [10 April 2025] Lau susuga I le ta’ita’i o le sauniga, Levao Tanielu Lau Afioga i le Minisita o le Matagaluega o Galuega Tetele a le Mālō, Olo Fiti Afoa Vaai Your...
TATALAINA ALOAIA O LE FAIGA FAAVAE A LE MALO MO LE PUIPUIA O SOLIGATULAFONO 2025 – 2030
Government of Samoa
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April 11, 2025
SAMOA, April 11 - (SAMOA NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION POLICY 2025 – 2030) SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Palemia, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa [Aso Faraile 11 Aperila 2025] Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga, Lau Susuga i le Tamā Malolo Manumalo,...
SAUNOAGA FA’APITOA A LE AFIOGA I LE PALEMIA, HON. FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA MO LE FA’AMAMALUINA O LE POLOĀ’IGA O FA’ALAVELAVE TUTUPU FA’AFUASE’I ONA O LE ‘ELETISE. [Aso Gafua, 31 Mati 2025]
Government of Samoa
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March 31, 2025
SAMOA, March 31 - Ou te fa’afeiloa’i atu i lenei itula o le aso, i lau fa’afofoga’aga Samoa, mai tafa e fia o le atunu’u. O ou paia ma mamalu o le a lē afea e se fa’amatalaga, auā o Samoa o le fue lavelave, e leai se poto po’o se vave na te...
3RD REGIONAL AVIATION MINISTERS MEETING
Government of Samoa
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March 22, 2025
SAMOA, March 22 - MINISTERIAL ADDRESS by the Minister of Works Transport & infrastructure Hon. Olo Afoa Fiti Vaai [22nd March 2025] Mr. Chairman, Honorable Viliame Gavoka, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism of Fiji; Honorable Deputy...
PEPA O FA’AMATALAGA – FA’AMAONIA E LE KOMITI MPAC LE AVE’ESEINA O LE SONE PUIPUIA I SAFATA I LE NOFOAGA O LOO GOTO AI LE HMNZS MANAWANUI SONE PUIPUIA (Precautionary zone)
Government of Samoa
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February 12, 2025
12 Fepuari, 2025 Talu ai ona ua fa’amautuina i fa’ai’uga o su’esu’ega a le Faalapotopoga o Suesuega Faasaienisi a Samoa (SROS), ua tonu ai le Komiti (Marine Pollution Advisory Committee) e ave’ese atoa le Sone Puipuia (Precautionary Zone). O lenei...
COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY 2025
Government of Samoa
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March 14, 2025
SAMOA, March 14 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Commerce Industry and Labour, Honourable Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua (14th March 2025) Reverend Misipati Afutiti, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I...
Aleipata Community On Board to Eradicate Rats and Feral Pigs from Nu'utele Island
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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October 17, 2024
11 October 2024, Aleipata, Samoa - Nu’utele Island, situated within the Aleipata Island Group off the eastern end of Upolu Island, in Apia stands as a vital focal point for conservation efforts in Samoa and is recognised as a critical biodiversity...
HON. PRIME MINISTER FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA MEETS WITH TAIALA YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Government of Samoa
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April 10, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE Apia Samoa, 10th April 2025] – The Taiala Youth Exchange Program, a cultural and leadership initiative led by Brown Girl Woke and Samoan Solutions, was honored to meet with the Honorable Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa on April...
PIONEERING ELECTRIC VEHICLE COURSE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Government of Samoa
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April 9, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – 9 APRIL 2025] – The first ever certified local course for electric vehicle (EV) mechanics has been completed, with the participants receiving their certificates today in a ceremony held at the National University of Samoa (NUS)....
Address by Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Farewell reception for the outgoing UN Resident Coordinator
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
SAMOA, February 18 - Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the...
One Pacific journey to the CBD-COP16 underway
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 18, 2024
9 September 2024, Apia, Samoa – The One Pacific journey to the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) is now underway in Apia, Samoa. Pacific delegates have convened at the Secretariat of the...