All posts by: Funefe'ai Dikaiosune Atoa Tamaalii

Samoa’s Hon. Minister of Health Tuitama Dr. Leao Talalelei Tuitama accepted the World Health Organization’s invitation to participate in a first meeting of the Global Coordination Mechanism/Non Communicable Disease (GCM/NCD) Working Group on “how to realise government’s commitments to engage with the private sector for the prevention and control of NCDs.”

EDUCATION NEWS:  25 February 2015 Samoa and Japan once again formalised a contract for a grant of up to US$158,071 for reconstruction efforts at Lotofaga Safata Primary School. The grant is provided under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) and will fund the reconstruction of of eight classrooms, a staff room and a […]

Part of Dr. Lameko’s agenda is for OUM to conduct research that will improve the health of people in Samoa and in other countries where the University’s faculty and students live.

Eight staff from the National Health Service and Ministry of Health have been selected for sponsorship to continue their studies through online distance-learning.

“The enduring hope is that for everyone involved and with interests in the Pacific, the ‘catch phrase’ must not be about rivalries and confrontations. Instead the narrative should be about care for the Pacific, the creation of opportunities, common development and mutual respect. “

1. Report on Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics.
2. Buy Samoa Made Trade Show, Australia.
3. Samoa Law and Justice Sector Plan 2012-2016.

Prime Minister and Chairman of the Samoa Rugby Union, Susuga Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi bid the Manusina 7’s team farewell yesterday, as they prepare for the Asia Pacific Sevens Tournament in Malaysia. In his address, Susuga Tuilaepa challenged the team to play with their hearts and bring back a win for the country. “We often hear […]

Government’s Seasonal Employment Unit sees off the latest batch of contractors to vineyards in Australia.

1. Appointment of Samoa’s Consul General in American Samoa.
2. $45,000.00 for the Samoa Weightlifting Federation.
3. Renovation and Extension Works for Malietoa Tanumafili II Hospital.
4. Polynesian Pacific Group meeting.
5. Financial Assistance for Marist Sports Club.
6. Catering Services for Commonwealth Youth Games 2015 .

The village of Manunu celebrated the opening of their reconstructed school building yesterday (19/02/15).  The project was funded through Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Projects and in partnership with the Government of Samoa.  This is the third Japan-funded school to be handed over for 2015 with more projects in the pipeline. Minister of Education, Sports and Culture Magele Mauiliu […]