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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...
HON. PRIME MINISTER OF SAMOA PRESS STATEMENT PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY ENERGY CRISIS [31st March 2025]
Government of Samoa
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March 30, 2025
SAMOA, March 30 - His Highness, the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, pursuant to Article 105 of the Constitution and acting on the advice of Cabinet, has declared a State of Emergency for Samoa for 30 days, effective...
SEAGLES OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB SAMOA – CANOE BLESSING CEREMONY
Government of Samoa
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March 29, 2025
SAMOA, March 29 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon. Laumatiamanu Mathew Ringo Purcell, Minister of Sports and Recreation [Aso Toonai 29 Mati 2025] Lau Susuga Auali’itia Arona – of the Baha’i Faith, Leota Josh Lutu – Chairman of the Samoa Outrigger Canoe...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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April 2, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – Wednesday 2 April 2025] – His Excellency Mr. George Azer Saleeb Tadros presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 26, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 27 March 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Antonio Albuquerque Moniz 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...
UNITED STATES AND SAMOA STRENGTHEN CYBERSECURITY AT PORTS.
Government of Samoa
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March 25, 2025
(IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), collaborated with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) to conduct a four-day exchange focused on cybersecurity. This training was a...
AUSTRALIA’S BUDGET REINFORCES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO SAMOA AND THE PACIFIC
Government of Samoa
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March 27, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – 28 March 2025] – Australia’s 2025–26 Budget delivers a record AUD$2.2 billion in development assistance to the Pacific, reinforcing Australia’s enduring position as the region’s largest development partner. In a time of global...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS FOR THE AMBASSADOR – DESIGNATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TO SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 19, 2025
SAMOA, March 19 - [PRESS RELEASE – Wednesday 19th March 2025] The newly accredited Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Independent State of Samoa, H.E. Ms. Kira Christianne D. Azucena presented her Letter of Credence to the Head...
TOE FAAULUFALEINA MAI I SAMOA O LE VAALELE A LE SAMOA AIRWAYS O LE 5W-FAW. [Aso Faraile, 14 Mati, 2025 ile 6:00pm]
Government of Samoa
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March 14, 2025
SAMOA, March 14 - SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Sui Palemia, Hon. Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio. Susu lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i ole sauniga Rev. Eric Mulitalo Afifio afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta Afifio le Afioga i le Ta’ita’ifono ma le Komiti...
NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD AND SAMOAN PRISONS AND CORRECTIONS COLLABORATE ON LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALIZATION.
Government of Samoa
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March 11, 2025
SAMOA, March 11 - [Apia, Samoa 11th March 2025] – The Nevada National Guard (NVNG) is proud to announce a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) in partnership with the Samoa Prison and Corrections Services, aimed at enhancing the professional...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF NORWAY TO SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 13, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 13 March 2025] Her Excellency Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials ceremony held this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
REMARKS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ILO OFFICE FOR THE PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAMME 2025-2028, TANOA TUSITALA HOTEL, THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2025.
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
SAMOA, February 20 - Pastor Houlton Faasau, Honourable Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua, Minister for Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Senior Officials of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Chief Executive Officers, Members of the Samoan...
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,...