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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
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),
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
(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 RELEASE – NUS hosted the Inaugural UN Samoa Youth Dialogue: Building a Pathway for Future Generations
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 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)
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 – Official Opening of Samoa Agribusiness Incubation Centre and Launch of Agro-Innovate Business Competition Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS)
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
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...

Miss Samoa contestants discuss climate action in talanoa session with Australian High Commission
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
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...

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF LIVESTOCK SALES FROM GOVERNMENT FARMS AT VAEA, TOGITOGIGA, LEMAFA, AND TANUMALALA FOR LIVESTOCK FARMERS
SAMOA, March 25 - [PRESS RELEASE – 25th March 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Animal Production and Health Division, hereby issues this official notice to all livestock farmers and stakeholders regarding a strategic...

FAO SRC REMARKS FOR – UPOLU LAUNCH OF PIG TRAPS
SAMOA, April 14 - Reverend Laupama Solomona, Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Niuava Eti Malolo, Honorable Members of Cabinet, Members of Parliament Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Seuseu Dr....

HANDOVER CEREMONY – HYUNDAI MIGHTY ELECTRIC FLATBED TRUCK FOR OXYGEN TANK TRANSPORT
SAMOA, April 10 - SPEECH: UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Aliona Niculita [10 April 2025] Lau susuga I le ta’ita’i o le sauniga, Levao Tanielu Lau Afioga i le Minisita o le Matagaluega o Galuega Tetele a le Mālō, Olo Fiti Afoa Vaai Your...

TATALAINA ALOAIA O LE FAIGA FAAVAE A LE MALO MO LE PUIPUIA O SOLIGATULAFONO 2025 – 2030
SAMOA, April 11 - (SAMOA NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION POLICY 2025 – 2030) SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Palemia, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa [Aso Faraile 11 Aperila 2025] Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga, Lau Susuga i le Tamā Malolo Manumalo,...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
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...

PEPA O FA’AMATALAGA – FA’AMAONIA E LE KOMITI MPAC LE AVE’ESEINA O LE SONE PUIPUIA I SAFATA I LE NOFOAGA O LOO GOTO AI LE HMNZS MANAWANUI SONE PUIPUIA (Precautionary zone)
12 Fepuari, 2025 Talu ai ona ua fa’amautuina i fa’ai’uga o su’esu’ega a le Faalapotopoga o Suesuega Faasaienisi a Samoa (SROS), ua tonu ai le Komiti (Marine Pollution Advisory Committee) e ave’ese atoa le Sone Puipuia (Precautionary Zone). O lenei...
![SAUNOAGA FA’APITOA A LE AFIOGA I LE PALEMIA, HON. FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA MO LE FA’AMAMALUINA O LE POLOĀ’IGA O FA’ALAVELAVE TUTUPU FA’AFUASE’I ONA O LE ‘ELETISE. [Aso Gafua, 31 Mati 2025]](https://www.samoagovt.ws/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Government_of_Samoa_FB_OG_Image-Coat_of_arms_of_Samoa.png)
SAUNOAGA FA’APITOA A LE AFIOGA I LE PALEMIA, HON. FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA MO LE FA’AMAMALUINA O LE POLOĀ’IGA O FA’ALAVELAVE TUTUPU FA’AFUASE’I ONA O LE ‘ELETISE. [Aso Gafua, 31 Mati 2025]
SAMOA, March 31 - Ou te fa’afeiloa’i atu i lenei itula o le aso, i lau fa’afofoga’aga Samoa, mai tafa e fia o le atunu’u. O ou paia ma mamalu o le a lē afea e se fa’amatalaga, auā o Samoa o le fue lavelave, e leai se poto po’o se vave na te...

Aleipata Community On Board to Eradicate Rats and Feral Pigs from Nu'utele Island
11 October 2024, Aleipata, Samoa - Nu’utele Island, situated within the Aleipata Island Group off the eastern end of Upolu Island, in Apia stands as a vital focal point for conservation efforts in Samoa and is recognised as a critical biodiversity...

3RD REGIONAL AVIATION MINISTERS MEETING
SAMOA, March 22 - MINISTERIAL ADDRESS by the Minister of Works Transport & infrastructure Hon. Olo Afoa Fiti Vaai [22nd March 2025] Mr. Chairman, Honorable Viliame Gavoka, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism of Fiji; Honorable Deputy...

Stellar Market Research examines the growth rate of the Used Cooking Oil Market during the forecasted period 2025-2032
Used Cooking Oil Market size was valued at USD 8 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 12.46 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5% SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Used Cooking Oil Market is...

COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY 2025
SAMOA, March 14 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Commerce Industry and Labour, Honourable Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua (14th March 2025) Reverend Misipati Afutiti, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I...