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Tuvalu hosts Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 5, 2024
3 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Government and the people of Tuvalu have embraced the opportunity to host the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) at the Rt. Hon. Dr Sir Tomasi Puapua Convention Centre (TPCC), Funafuti, from 5 – 9 August...
Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...
Kiribati’s lead-acid battery recycling system highlighted at Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 7, 2024
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - A commercial operation to recycle used lead-acid batteries in Kiribati, where 7000 tonnes of toxic waste has been removed from the island over a twenty year period, could be replicated and used in other Pacific...
How the Kingdom of Tonga is dealing with the scourge of End of Life Vehicles
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 7, 2024
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The mountain of End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) is an imposing challenge for the Kingdom of Tonga. Statistics show that the main island of Tongatapu has accumulated more than 30,000 ELVs over the years – and with more...
PRESS RELEASE – VISIT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL, H.E ANTONIO GUTERRES, 21-23 AUGUST 2024
Government of Samoa
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October 24, 2024
Samoa hosted the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency Antonio Guterres on his official visit from 21st to 23rd August 2024. The UN Secretary-General’s visit to Samoa and the Pacific region not only brings global attention to the severe...
SAUNOAGA FA’APITOA A LE AFIOGA I LE SUI PALEMIA, TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO E TUSA O LE PA’ULIA O LE VA’A O LE NAVY A LE MALO NIU SILA. – Aso Sa, 06 Oketopa 2024
Government of Samoa
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October 6, 2024
SAMOA, October 6 - Faafetai tele i lo outou auai mai i lenei itula. Manatu ua mae’a tapua’iga masani sa feagai ai ma tatou i lenei Sapati o lo’o fa’apea ona tatou fa’amamalu pea iai ona o lona taua i si o tatou atunu’u. O lea ua utu le malama i le...
Remarks by Ambassador Fei Mingxing at the Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Government of Samoa
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September 24, 2024
SAMOA, September 24 - (September 24 2024.) Your Highness Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II, Head of the State, Afioga Le Mamea Tuiletufuga Ropati Mualia, Member of the Council of Deputies, Honorable Matamua Seumanu Vasati Sili Pulufana,...
SAUNOAGA AUTU A LE AFIOGA I LE MINISITA, FAUALO HARRY JEFFREY SCHUSTER I LE FAAUUGA A LE PULEGA O TINEIMU MA FA’ALAVELAVE TUTUPU FA’AFUASE’I
Government of Samoa
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September 20, 2024
SAMOA, September 20 - Aso: Aso Faraile, 20 Setema 2024, 9am Nofoaga: Don Bosco Hall, Sinamoga Lau Afioga le Ti’akono, So’opele Siāmoā Afifio a outou Afioga I Minisita o le Kapeneta Afifio Sui mamalu o le Palemene Fa’auluuluga ma Sui o Malo mai...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Hon. Minister of Sports and Recreation at the Australian Government Welcoming Reception for the Australian Women’s and Australian First Nations Men’s Rugby 7s Team
Government of Samoa
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September 19, 2024
SAMOA, September 19 - (AHC Compound Avele – Thursday, 19 September 2024 @ 6.00pm) Rev. Siaosi Salesulu Honourable Ministers of Cabinet And Members of Parliament Honoured Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps Australian First Nations Men’s and...
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki at the Welcome Reception, U.S. Embassy Residence
Government of Samoa
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September 11, 2024
SAMOA, September 11 - (September 12, 2024) Faafetai Chaplain Lt Col (Todd) Brown for the thoughtful word of encouragement. Your Highnesses, Head of State and Masiofo Your Excellency, Council of Deputies and your good lady Honorable Deputy Prime...
PRESS RELEASE – Signing Ceremony of the Project for the Improvement of the Water Supply System in Aufaga Village Under JAPAN’S GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS (GGP)
Government of Samoa
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September 12, 2024
SAMOA, September 12 - The Government of Japan through its Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP), is pleased to announce the signing of a Grant Agreement with the Aufaga Village Water Committee to secure funding for a vital...
NATIONAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (NEOC)
Government of Samoa
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April 1, 2025
His Highness, the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, pursuant to Article 105 of the Constitution and upon the advice from Cabinet, signed the Proclamation of Emergency for 30 days, effective from 12.00am Monday 31st...
PRESS RELEASE – Global Women New Zealand – Breakthrough Leaders Program 2024
Government of Samoa
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September 10, 2024
SAMOA, September 10 - 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 valuable...
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL PREPARED REMARKS FOR PRESS ENCOUNTER AT UN HOUSE
Government of Samoa
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August 22, 2024
SAMOA, August 22 - Apia, Samoa 23rd August 2024 Talofa, I thank the government and people of Samoa for their warm welcome and exceptional hospitality. It is a privilege to visit this beautiful island. To experience its rich culture. And to witness...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF TOURISM FIAME NAOMI MATA’AFA FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 34TH TEUILA FESTIVAL, 2024
Government of Samoa
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September 2, 2024
SAMOA, September 2 - Lau Susuga i le taitai o le Sauniga, Susuga i le Taitaifono a le Laulau o le Fonotele a le Ekalesia Faapotopotoga Kerisiano o Samoa, Faifeau Toeaina, Tunumoso Iosia. Afio lau Afioga, le Ao Mamalu o le Malo ma lau Masiofo Afio...
KEYNOTE SPEECH BY THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER, HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO ON THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 34TH TEUILA FESTIVAL
Government of Samoa
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September 5, 2024
SAMOA, September 5 - (ON FRIDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2024 AT 9.00AM TEUILA STAGE – FRONT OF FMFM II BUILDING) Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, lau Susuga i le Sea Rev. Mariota Sia’ea Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta Sui o Malo mai Fafo (Diplomatic...
LAUGA AUTU – AFIOGA FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA, PALEMIA I LE TATALAINA ALOAIA O LE MATAGALUEGA O FANUA MA FUAGAFANUA – (MINISTRY OF LANDS AND SURVEY)
Government of Samoa
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September 5, 2024
SAMOA, September 5 - ASO FARAILE, 6 SETEMA 2024 I LE 10:00 AM Lau Susuga i le Taitai ole Sauniga, Susuga Tofiga Tusiane Lau Afioga i le Sui Palemia Afioga i Minisita ole Kapeneta Lau Afioga i le Fofoga Fetalai ole Palemene Lau Afioga i le Taitai...
Lauga Autu Minisita o Galuega Tetele a le Malo, Afioga Olo Afoa Fiti Vaai i le Tatalainoa Aloaia o le Auala Tele mai Saina i Faleolo — Faleolo i Aana.
Government of Samoa
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August 23, 2024
SAMOA, August 23 - (Aso Faraile 23/08/2024) Ou te muamua ona ta le fatu o le malolo nai le Matamatagi, e faapoipoi lilia ai aua ua le o le malu Fanua, a o le malu o Nuu ma Aiga. Uo uma ona fola le fau, ua sasa foi le fala, ma ua tea i lagi le fetu...
Saunoaga Autu a le Afioga Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, Minisita o le Matagaluega o Tina ma Tamaitai, Atinae o Nuu ma Agafesootai Autu: O Tupulaga Talavou, o le fatu o atinae gafataulimaina: Matimatiga mo se Taeao Manuia
Government of Samoa
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August 20, 2024
SAMOA, August 20 - Aso: 20 Aukuso, 2024 Nofoaga: MEC Auditorium Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga, Le Faafeagaiga o le Ekalesia Metotisi i Fusi Safata, Reverend Iese Lameta. Lau Afioga ile Tamaitai Palemia, Afifio Minisita o le Kapeneta,...
SAMOAS’ LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTY GRADUATION SUCCESS STORY
Government of Samoa
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August 7, 2024
10 years since graduation: stronger institutions and partnerships Ambassador Nella Pepe Tavita-Levy is Samoa’s Permanent Representative at the WTO and Coordinator of the African, Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP) Group in the WTO. She reveals some...