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Press Release – Workshop validates Samoa’s first National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, paving way to launch at CHOGM
Government of Samoa
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October 3, 2024
SAMOA, October 3 - Representatives of line ministries with a stake in science, technology and innovation for development and representatives of the National University of Samoa have validated the draft National Science, Technology and Innovation...
PRESS RELEASE – MARINE POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE NO. 2 ON HMNZS MANAWANUI SITUATION
Government of Samoa
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October 10, 2024
10 October 2024/Press Release/Apia, Samoa – The Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) findings has confirmed that the HMNZS Manawanui is leaking oil from three separate locations. Observations by the Committee via the New Zealand Defense...
MARINE POLLUTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE ON HMNZS MANAWANUI SITUATION
Government of Samoa
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October 9, 2024
09 October 2024/Press Release/Apia, Samoa – The Marine Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC) continues to assess the situation relating to the run aground HMNZS Manawanui at Tafitoala. On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, the Chairman, Afioga Fui Tupai...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Remarks at the Validation Workshop for the National Science, Technology & Innovation Policy by Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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October 2, 2024
SAMOA, October 2 - (Nafanua – 2 October, 2024) Susu le susuga i le Failauga Fa’amaoni – Semi Seruvakula Director & UNESCO Representative to the Pacific States – Dr Shamila, Nair – Bedouelle Esteemed CEOs and Stakeholders Ladies and gentlemen,...
PRESS RELEASE – NZDF and Government of Samoa Joint Press Statement – HMNZS MANAWANUI Grounding
Government of Samoa
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October 8, 2024
Experts from Maritime New Zealand, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and various Samoan agencies are assisting with understanding the environmental impacts following the sinking of HMNZS MANAWANUI and preparing for clean-up actions. As part of...
Welcoming Remarks, Hon Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa, Pacific Preparatory Meeting of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD Pre-COP16), September, SPREP, Apia Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 12, 2024
Director General of SPREP Permanent Secretary, Directors and CEOs Senior Government Officials Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen Talofa lava and warm greetings to you all. It is my honour to welcome you to Samoa for the Pacific...
Opening Remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General SPREP at the Pacific Preparatory Meeting of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD Pre-COP16), September, SPREP, Apia Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 12, 2024
Welcome Attending the pre-COP are representatives from: 14 PICs from environment departments, as well as agriculture, fisheries and forestry – in person; Australia and New Zealand as metropolitan SPREP members – in person, PIRT partners including...
CHOGM Samoa 2024 – No media restrictions- Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa
Government of Samoa
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October 5, 2024
(October 5, 2024) Mr Kalafi Moala President Pacific Island News Association (PINA) And Mr Robert Iroga Chairman Pacific Freedom Forum (PDF) Dear Sir. I write in response to your correspondence, RE: ‘Let au tell our own stories, Our Way, To our own...
Remarks by Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Upon the Occasion of the Donation to SPREP from the Government of the People's Republic of China
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 12, 2024
To Jointly Work Toward a More Resilient Pacific Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General of SPREP, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava. Today, on behalf of the Chinese Government, I am very pleased to present a donation of US$200,000.00 to the...
Opening Remarks, Honourable Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster, Minister of Natural Resources , Environment and Lands at the 4th Executive Board Meeting, SPREP, 4 September 2024, Apia, Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 5, 2024
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, and honored guests, Talofa and Welcome to Samoa and this Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting with its theme "A Resilient Blue Pacific Continent Free of Plastics," aligning seamlessly with the 2050...
Opening Remarks by Hon. La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries at Validation Workshop for Samoa’s Hand-In-Hand Initiative (HIHI) Investment Plan
Government of Samoa
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September 19, 2024
SAMOA, September 19 - Tanoa Hotel Apia, Samoa Date – Thursday, 19 th September 2024 Afioga Xiangjun Yao, Fa’atonu o le Ofisa a le FAO mo le Pasefika, Afioga i Sui o Pa’aga Fa’a-va-o-Malo, Afioga i Sui o Pa’aga mo Atina’e, Ma Paaga i le Vaega...
PRESS RELEASE – SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT & THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW CASTLE AUSTRALIA
Government of Samoa
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September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi (TATTE) Building Level 3. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and the University of New Castle Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate their...
Keynote address: Honourable Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands Afioga Toeolesulusulu Cedric Posē Salesa Schuster at the Launching of the Fourth State of Environment Report 2023 and National Environment Sector Plan 2023 – 2027
Government of Samoa
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September 12, 2024
SAMOA, September 12 - (Friday 13th September 2024, Taumeasina Island Resort) • Lau Susuga Faifeau Faiaoga, Rev. Dr. Alesana Palaamo • Lau afioga ile Sui Palemia, Afioga i le Saoalii, Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio • Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta • Pule...
MEDIA RELEASE – Samoa Police members visit Australia to boost capability ahead of CHOGM
Government of Samoa
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September 23, 2024
This is a joint media release between the AFP and Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (Samoa Police). (20th September 2024)- Officers from Samoa Police have undertaken specialist police tactical group training with the Australian...
Press Release – Launching of the Samoa State of Environment 2023 and the National Environment Sector Plan 2023-2027
Government of Samoa
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September 12, 2024
SAMOA, September 12 - (September 13, 2024 – Taumeasina Island Resort) The Government of Samoa through its Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pleased to announce the official launch of Samoa’s Fourth State of Environment (SOE) 2023...
MNRE and SPREP collaboration results in the capture of mongoose in Samoa
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 30, 2024
28 August 2024, Apia – In a true display of collaboration and partnership between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and a Member country to ensure the protection of our Pacific environment, SPREP through the...
Remarks by Public Affairs Officer, Laila Gillam at the State Partnership Program Nevada National Guard Subject Matter Exchange with Samoa Prisons and Corrections Services.
Government of Samoa
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September 12, 2024
SAMOA, September 12 - (September 13, 2024) Faafetai Deacon Siaosi for that wonderful word. Deputy Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga Members of the Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa lava, It is my privilege...
Update on Samoa CHOGM 2024 Media and Communications planning
Government of Samoa
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September 12, 2024
SAMOA, September 12 - 12th September 2024 (PRESS RELEASE Media and Communications Committee) – Samoa’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 21 to 26 October will be a unique opportunity to profile Samoa, and...
The King and Queen will visit Australia and Samoa
Government of Samoa
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September 10, 2024
SAMOA, September 10 - Published 10 September 2024 Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake an Autumn Tour from Friday 18th – Saturday 26th October 2024. This will include a Royal Visit to Australia, State Visit to The Independent State of...
Welcoming Remarks by the Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands Hon. Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster at the PACIFIC PREPARATORY MEETING OF THE 16TH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (CBD…
Government of Samoa
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September 9, 2024
SAMOA, September 9 - 9 – 14 September 2024, at 9am, Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) at SPREP Director General of SPREP, Permanent Secretary, Directors and CEOs, Senior Government Officials, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,...