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REMARKS BY AUSTRALIAS HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SAMOA H.E. WILLIAM ROBINSON AT THE MAF AND SROS PIG TRAPS DISTRIBUTION.
Government of Samoa
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April 3, 2024
SAMOA, April 3 - Acknowledgements • Hon. Minister Laauli (Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt), Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries • Pousui Fiso (Dr. Fiame Leo), SROS CEO • Hon. Minister Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell, Minister for Sports & Recreation...
With One Voice, Small Island Developing States Build Bridges for a Sustainable Energy Future
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
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April 12, 2024
Credit: Dmitry Rukhlenko via Shutterstock Considering the deepening global climate crisis, the urgent call for action to accelerate energy transition from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has grown louder, especially since they are most...
Remarks by Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa (Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa) – National Day Reception to Commemorate the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
Government of Samoa
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March 8, 2024
SAMOA, March 8 - Taumeasina Island Resort Thursday 7th March 2024 @ 6.30pm-8.30pm Reverend Siaosi Salesulu Afioga i le Ao o le Malo, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II ma lau Masiofo Member of the Council of Deputies Cabinet Ministers...
Press Release – U.S. and Independent State of Samoa sign addendum to existing maritime law enforcement agreement in the Pacific.
Government of Samoa
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April 5, 2024
APIA, SAMOA — The Independent State of Samoa and the United States of America had the honor to share and sign an addendum to the existing 2012 Bilateral Agreement, at U.S. Embassy Apia in Samoa, to continue and expand operational cooperation to...
PRESS RELEASE – Innovative experiment converts discarded fish skin into sustainable leather products
Government of Samoa
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March 22, 2024
SAMOA, March 22 - 22 March, 2024 Apia, Samoa – An innovative experiment, known as the 100% Fish Use project, that successfully tested the conversion of discarded fish skin into sustainable fish leather and leather products, was showcased today by...
PRESS RELEASE – Australia to provide additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) general budget support financing to Samoa ahead of CHOGM
Government of Samoa
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April 2, 2024
Apia, SAMOA – The Australian Government has committed an additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) in direct budget support towards Samoa’s Treasury. This additional budget support will reinforce the Government of Samoa’s fiscal strength as it...
Pacific Leaders support for High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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February 15, 2024
14 February 2024, Auckland NZ - Given the negative impact of plastic pollution on Pacific communities, Pacific Leaders at the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in the Cook Islands last year encouraged members to join the High Ambition Coalition...
Don’t Let the Royal Photo Scandal Distract from Critical Commonwealth Efforts on Climate Change
Australian Institute of International Affairs
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March 27, 2024
As journalists fixated on the Princess Kate photo scandal, they overlooked an another involving a Royal unfolding on the other side of the world. The Duchess of York’s recent visit to Samoa previewed the opportunity of this year’s Commonwealth...
REMARKS BY AGAFILI TOMAIMANO SHEM LEO, CEO MINISTRY OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET – OPENING OF THE NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS, INTELLIGENCE PROFILING WORKING GROUP AND MARITME CONTACT POINTS’ INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING WORKSHOP APIA, SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 18, 2024
SAMOA, March 18 - 18TH to 22nd March, 2024 O lea ua mautu la tatou faasifoga i le tatou Atua, aua ua lē sopo le taili i le fisaga. Ua malu maunu tiaseu ina ua tafesilafa’i le ao, ma faailo le malama mai lagī, le aso ua matalupe. O se taeao taua...
PRESS RELEASE – National University of Samoa to Confer Honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa – Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa
Government of Samoa
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March 28, 2024
Apia, Samoa – Tuesday 26th of March, 2024. The National University of Samoa (NUS) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, will be conferred with a Honorary Doctorate degree during the...
REMARKS BYHon Fiame Naomi Mataafa Prime Minister and Chair of the Samoa CHOGM Taskforce – Official launch of the SAMOA CHOGM 2024 LOGO and WEBSITE
Government of Samoa
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March 13, 2024
SAMOA, March 13 - Samoa Tourism Authority 4.00pm, Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Lau afioga i le Ao Mamalu o le Malo ma le Masiofo Minisita ole Kapeneta Members of the Diplomatic Corps Sui mamalu ole Palemene Sui o Faasalalauga Mamalu ole Valaaulia, E...
Moemoana: A Sustainable Champion for Samoa
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 11, 2024
Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke is a passionate advocate for preserving cultural heritage as she embarked on a journey in September 2023 at the Teuila Festival, a stage for the annual Miss Samoa Pageant. Using this unique platform for young Samoan...
Statement by the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, Mr. Themba Kalua SIDS Technical Workshop, 11 March 2024
Government of Samoa
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March 11, 2024
SAMOA, March 11 - • Reverend Risatisone Taua • Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ms. Peseta Noumea Simi • Your Excellency, Fatumanava Dr. Pa’olelei Luteru, Permanent Representative of Samoa to the United Nations •...
JOINT PRESS RELEASE – Strengthening CRVS system in Samoa promotes timely registrations, leaving no one behind.
Government of Samoa
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March 20, 2024
Apia, Samoa – The transfer of vital IT equipment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS), ensures the continuity of efforts to strengthen Samoa’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS)...
PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Hosts Key Technical Workshop ahead of SIDS4 Conference.
Government of Samoa
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March 11, 2024
11 March 2024, Apia Samoa – A three-day technical workshop is underway at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel Conference Center from the 11th to the 13th of March in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States...
Remarks by the Minister of Finance, Honourable Lautimuia Uelese Vaai at the Opening of the ADB Samoa Pacific Country Office
Government of Samoa
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February 13, 2024
SAMOA, February 13 - CBS Level 5 – Tuesday 13 February 2024, @10am • Reverend Iese Uele • Honorable Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio-Acting Prime Minister • Honorable Ministers of Cabinet • Mr. Scott Morris – Vice President of the Asian Development...
PRESS RELEASE – Enhancing Women-led MSME growth in Samoa
Government of Samoa
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March 20, 2024
The Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL) along with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) hosted a panel discussion on 15th March 2024, showcasing good policy practices on women’s...
KEYNOTE REMARKS: HON MINISTER OF HEALTH HON VALASI LUAPITOFANUA TOOGAMAGA SELESELE DURING NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT VISIT TO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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February 9, 2024
SAMOA, February 9 - Your Hon. Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, Hon. Dr. Shane Reti, Minister of Health and Minister of Pacific People of New Zealand, Distinguish guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the...
Samoa, as AOSIS Chair, calls for solidarity in plastics treaty negotiations on the eve of INC-2 in Paris
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 29, 2023
28 May 2023, Paris France - On the eve of the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC2) in Paris France,...
PRESS RELEASE – The Nevada National Guard wraps up first subject matter exchange with the Government of Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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February 29, 2024
Apia, Samoa – February 29 – The first series of subject matter exchanges for the State Partnership Program with Samoa has come to a successful conclusion. For the past week, the Nevada National Guard, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Samoa,...