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AUSTRALIA’S BUDGET REINFORCES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO SAMOA AND THE PACIFIC
[PRESS RELEASE – 28 March 2025] – Australia’s 2025–26 Budget delivers a record AUD$2.2 billion in development assistance to the Pacific, reinforcing Australia’s enduring position as the region’s largest development partner. In a time of global...

OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF AGRICULTURAL AID MATERIALS BY THE CHINA-SAMOA SCATAP PROJECT
SAMOA, March 19 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Hon. Niuava Eti Leatiogie Malolo Funefeai, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (19 March 2025) Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Ambassador of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in Samoa,...

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF NORWAY TO SAMOA
[PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 13 March 2025] Her Excellency Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials ceremony held this...

THE PACIFIC CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRE A TESTAMENT TO REGION’S SHARED COMMITMENT TO BUILDING RESILIENCE
[PRESS RELEASE -12th March 2025, Apia Samoa – The leading role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), through the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC), in climate change action providing direct support to...

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
(PRESS RELEASE Thursday 6 March 2025) – His Excellency Michel Goffin presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at Credentials ceremony held this morning...

What’s affecting climate action in 2025 – The Briefing Room
In 2025, low-carbon is becoming big business. Join Climateworks experts to discuss the trends moving the industrial, energy and corporate sectors towards net zero emissions in Australia and Southeast Asia. FREE ONLINE EVENT Tuesday, 18 March 2025...

HMNZS MANAWANUI RESPONSE UPDATE FROM THE MARINE POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) – DIESEL REMOVAL OPERATION COMPLETED
(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07 March, 2025) – Diesel removal operation by the Salvage Company (“salvors”) contracted by New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), has come to an end, but further fuel extraction efforts and other recovery works continue on the...

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.
SAMOA, February 20 - 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...

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH SAMSUNG NEW ZEALAND – Samoa Takes a Significant Step in Tackling the E-Waste Crisis with Samsung New Zealand’s Support
SAMOA, February 20 - [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...

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.
SAMOA, February 20 - 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...

Mike Stoker Exposes the Untold Stories of Trump’s Environmental Policy and the Battle to Protect America's Public Health
A revealing look behind the bureaucratic curtain in “Inside Trump’s EPA.” COOKSTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mike Stoker’s “Inside Trump’s EPA” is the first and only insider account of what truly happens within...

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,
SAMOA, February 18 - (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...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Samoa Airways Reaffirms Commitment to Safety Following Drug Testing Results (18th February 2025)
SAMOA, February 18 - 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,...

PRESS RELEASE – The National University of Samoa and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries signed an MOU to Enhance Agricultural and Fisheries Sectors
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...

Saunoaga autu a le tamaitai Palemia, le afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa e aloaia ai le avea o Samoa ma nofoaga o le a faatuina ai le Aoga a lenei itulagi, (Oceania) mo le faágatama o le siisiiga uamea mamafa. Aso 15 Fepuari 2025.
SAMOA, February 15 - Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga (Pastor Neru Nu’uiaali’i, Failautusi Ekalesia Aso Fitu, Tokelau ma Samoa); Afio lau Afioga i le Ao Mamalu o le Malō o Samoa; (Masiofo) Afifio afioga i Sui o le Fono a Sui Tofia; Afio le...

Keynote Address Hon. Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands at the SRWMA MOU Signing Ceremony with Youth Groups, and EU Visit
SAMOA, February 13 - E faapopo a oni aso ua, ao aso folau foi ua le tuua. • Lau Susuga i le Faafeagaiga • Peresetene o le SRWMA • EU Representative, • Members of the Diplomatic Corps • Mamalu ma le paia o le au valaaulia Ua mapu i le malae o le...

PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Launches Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework to Secure Resources for Children
February 11, 2025 Samoa has officially launched the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework 2024-2034. This initiative aims to provide children in Samoa with access to essential resources for growth, learning, and development from early...

PRESS RELEASE – EU Delegation Assesses Progress of Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise (NSSE) Project
On February 11 2025, the delegation from the European Union (EU) led by Mr. Dirk Homann (the head of finance and contract), along with Mr. Geshneel Verma (the financial officer) and Mr. Gianluca Vannini (the programme manager), had a meeting with...

PRESS RELEASE – Signing Ceremony of The Project for Construction of Training Centre of Samoa Umbrella for Non-Governmental Organizations under JAPAN’S GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS (GGP)
The Government of Japan in partnership with the Samoa Umbrella for Non-Governmental Organizations (SUNGO) has marked a significant milestone with the formal signing ceremony to approve funding under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human...

MEDIA RELEASE – SVSG Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise Project Continues to Empower Women through Life-Skill Trainings.
(28 January 2025 Apia) To start afresh for 2025 and empower community women, SVSG conducted Life-Skill training for Ma’agiagi women of all ages. This initiative focused on building their capacities with basic skills that can facilitate economic...