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AUSTRALIA BOOSTS ITS LONG-TERM BUDGET SUPPORT TO SAMOA
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...
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PRESS RELEASE – Samoa Launches Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework to Secure Resources for Children
February 11, 2025 Samoa has officially launched the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework 2024-2034. This initiative aims to provide children in Samoa with access to essential resources for growth, learning, and development from early...
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PRESS RELEASE – EU Delegation Assesses Progress of Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise (NSSE) Project
On February 11 2025, the delegation from the European Union (EU) led by Mr. Dirk Homann (the head of finance and contract), along with Mr. Geshneel Verma (the financial officer) and Mr. Gianluca Vannini (the programme manager), had a meeting with...
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PRESS RELEASE – Signing Ceremony of The Project for Construction of Training Centre of Samoa Umbrella for Non-Governmental Organizations under JAPAN’S GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS (GGP)
The Government of Japan in partnership with the Samoa Umbrella for Non-Governmental Organizations (SUNGO) has marked a significant milestone with the formal signing ceremony to approve funding under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human...
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Scott Hamilton Kennedy’s Film Shot In The Arm Contradicts RFK Jr. on Samoa and Vaccines During Senate Hearings
Movie Exposes Falsehoods, Misinformation in RFK Jr's Testimony Regarding Vaccines, Measles and Samoa in film Executive Produced by Neil DeGrasse Tyson WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Live from Washington,...
PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
(TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2025) His Excellency Mr Guillaume Lemoine presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning at the Head of...
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Remarks by the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa at the Reception to Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival 2025.- 23 January, Vailima.
SAMOA, January 23 - Lau Afioga, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II ma lau Masiofo Members of the Council of Deputies ma tou Faletua Ministers of Cabinet, The Chief Justice and Members of the Judiciary, Honourable Speaker Leader of the...
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JOINT PRESS RELEASE- Agreement between the Government of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption
[PRESS RELEASE]- The Government of the Independent State of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its joint commitment and partnership to strengthen relations and cooperation between both countries and to...
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MEDIA RELEASE – SVSG Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise Project Continues to Empower Women through Life-Skill Trainings.
(28 January 2025 Apia) To start afresh for 2025 and empower community women, SVSG conducted Life-Skill training for Ma’agiagi women of all ages. This initiative focused on building their capacities with basic skills that can facilitate economic...
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Press Release – Samoa Endorses Early Childhood Development Framework
Last Wednesday, Samoa reached a significant milestone by endorsing its comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework, underscoring its dedication to fostering the health, education, and well-being of its youngest citizens. This...
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Prime Minister Remarks for the Farewell Reception for HE Mr Senta Keisuke, Ambassador of Japan to Samoa
SAMOA, December 9 - (Monday 9 December 2024, Taumeasnia Island Resort, 6.30-8.30pm) Reverend Semi Kueva Fa’atoafe Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Afioga Le Mamea Ropati Mualia and Faletua Ministers of Cabinet Speaker of the...
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ADB, Samoa Sign Landmark Agreement for Solar Power Projects
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa’s Electric Power Corporation (EPC) to support the development of a solar photovoltaic and battery energy...
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RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE THE 76th NATIONAL DAY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA [18th September 2025]
SAMOA, September 17 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Finance Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo Members of the Council of Deputies and o outou Faletua, Honourable Ministers, Chief Justice and Members of the Judiciary, Honourable Speaker, Members...
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NEW PRIME MINISTER, MINISTERS & ASSOCIATE MINISTERS SWORN INTO OFFICE. – 16th September 2025.
HON. LA’AULIALEMALIETOA POLĀTA’IVAO LEUATEA FOSI SCHMIDT: PRIME MINISTER OF SAMOA MINISTER: • Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Ministry of Police & Prison • Office of the Attorney General •...
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MAGIAGI PRIMARY SCHOOL TO KICK OFF BATHROOM CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION UNDER PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2025 (PP25)
[PRESS RELEASE – Apia, September 25] — The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the commencement of a major bathroom construction and renovation project for the Magiagi Primary School in Samoa. The project is designed to address the growing needs...
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J-Star Holding Names Sam Van as Chief Executive Officer
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range of applications including...
DENGUE FEVER CAMPAIGN UPDATE – COMPLETION OF SCHOOL FUMIGATION IN SAVAI’I – [July 31, 2025]
SAMOA, July 30 - The Government of Samoa confirms the successful completion of school fumigation operations in Savai’i, marking a major milestone in the nationwide campaign against dengue fever. All schools allocated for fumigation on the island...
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SWEARING IN OF NEW CITIZENS
SAMOA, April 23 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa – (Thursday 24th April 2025) Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet The cohort of new Samoan citizens who have taken oaths this morning Families and friends. Talofa lava,...
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AGAFILI TOMAIMANŌ SHEM LEO RE-APPOINTED AS CEO OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET
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...
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FIAFIA A LE FALETUPE O LE BSP E FAALAUILOA AI LANA FAAILOGA FOU
SAMOA, March 31 - SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Palemia ia Fiame Naomi Mata’afa [Aso 31 Mati 2025] O lea ua maea ona e totō le niu i le tuāoi auā le alofa ma le agalelei o le Atua i lenei aso, ona matou manatu lea leai e le fa’aiti’itia le agaga...
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