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Chargé Daniel Tarapacki Remarks during the Nevada National Guard – Samoa Prisons and Corrections Services Basic Leadership, Law Enforcement, Corrections and Mental Health Subject Matter Exchange Exercise
Government of Samoa
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September 10, 2024
SAMOA, September 10 - September 9, 2024 – Police Academy, Tafaigata Faafetai Mautofiga Tuuu for that thoughtful word to start off our morning. Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo Deputy Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, Nevada Provost...
LAUGA A LE MINISITA I LE TATALAINA ALOAIA O LE OFISA AUTU E FAAFOFOAINA MA FAAMAUTUINA AI NI PISINISI TAU FAATOAGA A SAMOA (SAMOA AGRI BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE),
Government of Samoa
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September 5, 2024
SAMOA, September 5 - ASO FARAILE 06 SETEMA 2024, SROS NAFANUA. Susu Lau susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga Rev. Letupu Faauuga Matautia, Lau Afioga I le Minisita Lagolago, Lau Afioga Maiava Fuimaono Tito Asafo, Afifio a Tatou Pa’aga mo le Atina’e o...
PRESS RELEASE: UK AWARDS 4 CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS TO SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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September 12, 2024
(Friday 13/09/2024) The British High Commission Apia hosted a send-off brunch for four (4) selected Samoa Chevening Scholars 2024-2025 this morning, to officially congratulates and wishing them all the best with their studying journey. Chevening...
Press Statement by the Hon. Prime Minister: Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Press Conference on the Progress of the Samoa CHOGM Preparations by the Samoa National Task Force chaired by the Prime Minister (TATTE – 3 September 2024)
Government of Samoa
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September 3, 2024
SAMOA, September 3 - It is not very often that we gather to speak about the Commonwealth, but this year, we are bringing the Commonwealth to Samoa, and to our Blue Pacific continent. It is fitting therefore that we pay tribute to the Commonwealth...
PRESS RELEASE – NUS hosted the Inaugural UN Samoa Youth Dialogue: Building a Pathway for Future Generations
Government of Samoa
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September 2, 2024
SAMOA, September 2 - Apia, Samoa – August 28, 2024 The Samoa Youth Dialogue, a vital component of the global Summit of the Future, successfully took place on August 27 and 28, 2024, at the National University of Samoa. Co-convened by the UN...
Press Release – Official Opening of Samoa Agribusiness Incubation Centre and Launch of Agro-Innovate Business Competition Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS)
Government of Samoa
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September 5, 2024
Apia, Samoa – 6th September, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone in Samoa’s agribusiness sector with the official opening of the Samoa Agribusiness Incubation Centre and the launch of the Pacific Agro-Innovate Business Competition. The...
Nantes’ journey to the centre of community climate action
Climate-KIC
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August 30, 2024
In The News 30 Aug 2024 The French city of Nantes, famed for being the birthplace of surrealism and home to writer Jules Verne, is becoming a visionary urban centre, placing community at the heart of sustainability. Through their involvement in...
MEDIA RELEASE – DROUGHT ALERT: PARTS OF SAMOA EXPERIENCE BELOW AVERAGE RAINFALL
Government of Samoa
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August 26, 2024
Samoa is currently in its dry season (May to October), during which rainfall patterns vary significantly by location. Recent observations indicate that several areas have experienced below-average rainfall over the 6-month and 12-month periods...
Pacific countries and SPREP envision future of work to manage waste and pollution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 8, 2024
8 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Waste management and pollution control remains one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the Pacific, a region already struggling with the impacts of the triple planetary crises of climate change,...
Work to reduce marine pollution in Pacific countries discussed at 4CPRT
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
6 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - The Pacific Ocean is the lifeblood of our Pacific communities. It sustains livelihoods, cultures, and economies. However, the growing threats of marine pollution as a result of oil spills, marine invasive species,...
Miss Samoa contestants discuss climate action in talanoa session with Australian High Commission
Government of Samoa
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August 29, 2024
Apia, 29th August 2024 SAMOA – The Australian High Commission hosted a Talanoa Luncheon, bringing together the 2024 Miss Samoa contestants to reflect on leadership and locally led development, and discuss climate change as a cross cutting priority...
PRESS RELEASE – Validation Workshop of the Draft Decent Work Country Program for Samoa 2024-2028
Government of Samoa
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August 29, 2024
APIA, Samoa – representatives from the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Child Labour Taskforce and other stakeholders participated in a half day validation workshop of the Samoa Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 at the Tanoa...
Regional fora aim to increase country ambition ahead of next round of climate plans
UN Environmental Program
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July 23, 2024
Nairobi, 23 July 2024– As record temperatures and unprecedented impacts of climate change continue to affect billions of people across the planet, the United Nations and partners have announced a series of regional meetings aimed at increasing...
PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS TO SAMOA, H.E ANTONIS SAMMOUTIS (TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2024)
Government of Samoa
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August 27, 2024
H.E Mr Antonis Sammoutis, the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Samoa presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during a Credentials ceremony held at the Official Residence...
PRESS RELEASE – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has successfully captured a mongoose,a potentially devastating invasive species, following a swift response to a sighting report. The incident highlights the critical importance…
Government of Samoa
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August 23, 2024
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the MNRE received an alert from the Samoa Water Authority’s Vaitele office reporting a suspected mongoose sighting in their compound. Recognizing the potential threat to Samoa’s ecosystem, the MNRE-DEC team quickly...
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...
What Indonesia’s next climate pledge could do for its people, environment and economy – The Briefing Room
Climateworks Centre
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August 7, 2024
Indonesia is among the world’s ten biggest emitters and is Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Soon, the Government of Indonesia will update its pledge to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Known as a nationally determined contribution, or NDC,...
PRESS RELEASE – SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT & BLUE ORCA – August 6, 2024, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi (TATTE) Building Level 3.
Government of Samoa
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August 6, 2024
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and Blue Orca New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to initiate their partnership in collecting and exporting of electronic waste out of Samoa. The MOU sets forth the...
PRESS RELEASE – New Zealand supports Samoa to strengthen security and safety at Fale’olo International Airport and CHOGM venues
Government of Samoa
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August 15, 2024
(Thursday 15 August 2024) In preparation for Samoa’s hosting of CHOGM in October, New Zealand has been working with the Government of Samoa to strengthen security measures, and to ensure the safety of CHOGM delegates and visitors. Today, at...
The Kiwa Initiative announces new contribution from Australia and launches new call for regional projects to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 17, 2024
Noumea, New Caledonia, July 15th, 2024 Today, the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, launches a new call for regional projects (including at least two of the 18 eligible Pacific Island countries and/or...