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CEREMONY FOR THE AUXILIARY WORKS OF THE NINTH-PHASE CHINA AID SAMOA APIA COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS VENUES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Government of Samoa
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April 23, 2025
SAMOA, April 23 - REMARKS by the Ambassador Fei Mingxing [24 April 2025] Hon. Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell, Minister of Sports and Recreation, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava! I am delighted to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Auxiliary...
USP SAMOA CAMPUS AND MNRE FORESTRY DIVISION JOIN FORCES FOR THE 3 MILLION TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN AT USP POP-UP MARKET
Government of Samoa
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April 24, 2025
SAMOA, April 24 - [PRESS RELEASE 25 April 2025] – The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Forestry Division, is thrilled to announce a special event...
FA’APAIAINA O TA’AVALE MA LE TATALAINA O NISI AUAUNAGA FA’AOPO’OPO A LE FALEMELI A SAMOA.
Government of Samoa
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April 24, 2025
SAMOA, April 24 - SAUNOAGA AUTU- Afioga i le Palemia, Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa (Aso Tofi 24 Aperila 2025) Susu Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Rev. Mariota Siaea, Afifio Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta, Afifio le Komiti Fa’afoe, Lau Afioga i...
CEREMONY FOR THE AUXILIARY WORKS OF THE NINTH-PHASE CHINA AID SAMOA APIA COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS VENUES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Government of Samoa
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April 23, 2025
SAMOA, April 23 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Sports and Recreation Hon. Laumatiamanu Matthew Ringo Purcell MSR Samoa [Thursday 24 April 2025] Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga Your Excellency – Fei Mingxing, Chinese Project managers,...
SAMOA AIRWAYS CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF TWIN OTTER DHC-6-300 5W-FAW AFTER MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
Government of Samoa
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March 14, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa...
DECLARATION OF DENGUE FEVER OUTBREAK FOR SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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April 17, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – APIA, 17 April 2025] – The Ministry of Health is officially declaring a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa. There has been a significant increase in the number of suspected and confirmed cases, particularly in Upolu, over the past two...
SAMOA POLICE WOMEN ADVISORY NETWORK (SPWAN) CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BY DONATING TO SVSG CAMPUS OF HOPE.
Government of Samoa
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March 12, 2025
[MEDIA RELEASE – Apia: 12 Mar 2025.] As SPWAN (Samoa Police Women Advisory Network) commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action” their commitment to making a lasting difference in our community was clearly...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF GEORGIA TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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April 16, 2025
SAMOA, April 16 - [PRESS RELEASE – WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Beka Dvali presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials...
WORLD BOOK DAY 2025 – BOOK DRIVE FOR THE CAMPUS OF HOPE
Government of Samoa
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April 15, 2025
SAMOA, April 15 - [UNESCO OFFICE, APIA – 15 April 2025] – Talofa lava and greetings from the UNESCO Apia Regional Office for the Pacific. Each year, on 23 April, the world celebrates the power and beauty of books. Books are gateways to new worlds,...
SAMOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC. SPECIAL LAUNCH OF ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY REPORT 2024
Government of Samoa
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March 6, 2025
(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa 6th March 2025) – The Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), with the assistance of Market Development Facility and Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, soft launched its Renewable Energy...
DEMOLITION OF GRANDSTANDS AT APIA PARK AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SPORTS STADIUM
Government of Samoa
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April 17, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE 17 April 2025] – Cabinet has approved significant developments concerning the Apia Park Complex. This decision marks a pivotal step in enhancing the sports infrastructure in Samoa, aimed at fostering athletic excellence and...
FAO SRC REMARKS FOR – UPOLU LAUNCH OF PIG TRAPS
Government of Samoa
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April 14, 2025
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....
HE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA EXHIBITS ITS PAVILION WITH THE THEME OF “EMPOWERING LIVES” AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN
Government of Samoa
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April 11, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE 11 April 2025] – The Independent State of Samoa is proud to announce its participation in the Osaka, Kansai Expo 2025, where it will present its Exhibit under the shared Pavillion theme “Empowering Lives” in the Commons A Pavilion....
SAMOA ESTABLISHES DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH BELIZE.
Government of Samoa
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February 27, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – 27th February 2025.] – The Independent State of Samoa and Belize have formally established diplomatic relations, effective 25 February 2025. The Joint Communiqués were signed at the Permanent Mission of Belize in New York by H.E....
HON. PRIME MINISTER FIAME NAOMI MATAAFA MEETS WITH TAIALA YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Government of Samoa
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April 10, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE Apia Samoa, 10th April 2025] – The Taiala Youth Exchange Program, a cultural and leadership initiative led by Brown Girl Woke and Samoan Solutions, was honored to meet with the Honorable Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa on April...
OPENING OF THE SAMOA EXPORT AUTHORITY OFFICE & AND THE LAUNCH OF THE SEA CORPORATE PLAN
Government of Samoa
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April 2, 2025
SAMOA, April 2 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa [Thursday 3rd April 2025] Reverend Puletua Tapumanaia, Members of Cabinet, Representatives of our Development Partners, Chairpersons and members of Executive Boards...
SFESA AND FIJI NATIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY SIGN HISTORIC MOU TO STRENGTHEN PACIFIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Government of Samoa
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April 7, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE 07 April 2025] – Marking a major milestone for regional cooperation and resilience, the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) and the National Fire Authority (NFA) of Fiji have officially signed a Memorandum of...
PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY – 30-DAY ENERGY CRISIS
Government of Samoa
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April 7, 2025
SAMOA, April 7 - [PRESS RELEASE April 7, 2025] – The Government of Samoa has declared a 30-day State of Emergency in response to the ongoing energy crisis. The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) and the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)...
EV EDUCATION LAUNCHED IN TOP VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SAMOA, ALONG WITH NEW DECARBONIZATION PLANS
Government of Samoa
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April 8, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE 08 April 2025] – A significant educational milestone has been reached, with the opening of electric vehicles (EV) automotive workshops in three vocational institutions in Samoa, namely the National University of Samoa, Don Bosco...
AGAFILI TOMAIMANŌ SHEM LEO RE-APPOINTED AS CEO OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET
Government of Samoa
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April 2, 2025
SAMOA, April 2 - [GOVT PRESS SECRETARIAT – Thursday, 03rd April 2025] – Cabinet has approved the reappointment of Agafili Tomaimanō Shem Leo to the position of Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (MPMC), and...