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National Development: Samoa’s PM launched the Pathway for the Development of Samoa (PDS) FY2026/27–FY2030/31 at TATTE, calling for a whole-of-society push to deliver “highly resilient, safe and prosperous” outcomes grounded in Fa’a Samoa and faith. Public Service Growth: 109 government officials graduated at USP Samoa, backed by Australia’s Tautai Governance for Economic Growth Program to strengthen public sector performance. Mental Health Access: Samoa’s first psychotherapy clinic, Ahmadhina Health Centre, opened with Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, aiming to serve families and young people with culturally grounded care. Fuel Calm, Preparedness Still On: Finance says there’s no fuel shortage and reserves remain comfortable, even as the Disaster Advisory Committee had earlier placed Samoa on precautionary amber alert. Culture & Language: Samoa Language Week wrapped with community celebrations, from Auckland library events to new bilingual children’s music videos, keeping gagana Samoa front and centre. Youth & Work Pressure: A poverty advocate highlights how more students are working to cover family bills, raising concerns about impacts on learning. Sports & Identity: Moana Pasifika’s future is expected to be clearer within weeks as Samoa and Tonga-led rescue talks continue after liquidation.

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May 19, 2026

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Beyond the spotlight: Two Sāmoan women using music as tautua to culture and community

Beyond the spotlight: Two Sāmoan women using music as tautua to culture and community

Indigenous Jazz Festival returns to Farmington Saturday

Indigenous Jazz Festival returns to Farmington Saturday


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Dec. 10, 2025

SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE

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Jan. 1, 2026

NEW YEAR’S ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE HON. LA’AULIALEMALIETOA LEUATEA POLĀTA’IVAO FOSI SCHMIDT. [Thursday, 1 January 2026]

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Oct. 7, 2025

SAMOA POLICE LAUNCH OF “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” CAMPAIGN

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Dec. 17, 2025

U.S. EMBASSY AND GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA MARK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO REBUILD SAINA-TOAMUA PRIMARY SCHOOL.

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Dec. 14, 2025

“UNITE TO END DIGITAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS BY SAMOA FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATION [09 December 2025]

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Sep. 25, 2025

SAMOA IMMIGRATION RECEIVES UPGRADED BORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT FROM IOM WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN

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