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NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD COLLABORATES WITH SAMOA DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING EXERCISE
Government of Samoa
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March 10, 2025
(For Immediate Release March 10, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The Nevada National Guard (NVNG) is proud to announce a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with the Samoa Disaster Management Office (DMO) and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 6, 2025
(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...
Pacific Islands gather in Funafuti for first-ever Plastic Dialogue
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 8, 2024
7 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - With the community of nations deadlocked in international negotiations to conclude a global instrument to end plastic pollution by the end of 2024, a first-of-its-kind Plastic Dialogue was convened today in...
Samoa's .WS ccTLD Is the First to Mirror Domains that Allow Websites to Function On Web2 & Web3.
EIN Presswire
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December 13, 2024
Samoa’s move positions the nation as the first to benefit from the global adoption of a decentralized, hybrid internet APIA, ISLAND OF UPOLU, SAMOA, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – December 12, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Samoa...
Pacific Islands region waste management challenges under the microscope at Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 6, 2024
5 August 2024, Funafuti Tuvalu - Officials and delegates at the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable (4CPRT) have been urged to develop tailor-made waste disposal and management measures that are of practical use and application to circumstances in...
FOOTBALL FEDERATION SAMOA OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Government of Samoa
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March 6, 2025
(PRESS RELEASE 6 March 2025) – The Football Federation Samoa is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Faumuina Margaret Pauline G. Crichton as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 3 March 2025. Faumuina Margaret also known...
NEW DIGICEL SAMOA CEO KARL VIZVARY VALUES BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Government of Samoa
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March 6, 2025
(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 6th March 2025) – The Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held its March Members Meeting on Monday 3rd March 2025. This meeting, hosted by Digicel Samoa at the Lava Hotel, was the formal introduction of...
ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION ADDRESSES POWER OUTAGES AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RELIABLE SERVICE
Government of Samoa
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March 1, 2025
Faatalofa atu Samoa, (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, March 1, 2025) – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) acknowledges the recent challenges faced by our customers due to frequent power outages and sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience...
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.
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 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...
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH SAMSUNG NEW ZEALAND – Samoa Takes a Significant Step in Tackling the E-Waste Crisis with Samsung New Zealand’s Support
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
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...
GRANT AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN MEDIA GOVERNANCE AND PRESS FREEDOM IN SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 3, 2025
(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – March 3, 2025) -The Journalist Association of Samoa (JAWS) and BBC Media Action have signed a grant agreement aimed at strengthening media governance, enhancing journalistic standards, and promoting freedom of...
NUS-CENTRE OF SAMOAN STUDIES.
Government of Samoa
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March 3, 2025
Special Issue Of The Journal Of Samoan Studies 15, No. 1 On Samoan Labor Mobility. (PRESS RELEASE 3rd March 2025) The Journal of Samoan Studies is set to launch its first volume of 2025, a Special Issue titled “Labour Mobility in Samoa: Past and...
Statement by the Honourable Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster Samoa’s Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands and Pacific Political Climate Champion for Mitigation at the Oceania Renewable Power Summit
Government of Samoa
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September 27, 2024
SAMOA, September 27 - (17-18 September 2024, Auckland New Zealand) Honourable Stuart Smith Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa and warm greetings from Samoa Acknowledgements The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...
Address by Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Farewell reception for the outgoing UN Resident Coordinator
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
SAMOA, February 18 - Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the...
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,
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
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)
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 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,...
AUSTRALIA BOOSTS ITS LONG-TERM BUDGET SUPPORT TO SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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February 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE 21 Feb 2025 – Today, the Governments of Australia and Samoa signed an agreement to increase Australia’s budget support to WST$28 million for the current financial year. This additional support is part of Australia’s long-term...
NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD STRENGTHENS EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE WITH SAMOA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORITY-24th February 24
Government of Samoa
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February 24, 2025
[ PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa] – The Nevada National Guard visited Samoa from February 17-21, 2025, to continue its ongoing collaboration with the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA). This visit marks another key milestone in the...
PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Airways Denies Defamatory Remarks and Condemns False Accusations
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
Apia, Samoa – February 20, 2025 – Samoa Airways vehemently denies recent defamatory remarks made by Mau Hunt on Facebook, which have caused harm to the reputation of the national airline, its CEO and its dedicated staff. These false and baseless...
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.
Government of Samoa
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February 15, 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...