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(Friday, 19 June 2020); Samoan students can look forward to improved educational outcomes with the signing of a joint funding agreement between the Governments of Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. The Government of Australia is contributing AUD13 million and the Government of New Zealand is contributing NZD11 million to the next phase of the Education […]

(19th June 2020); This press statement is made in response to comments on TV Stations News Items, and newspaper articles published by Media Outlets. The Parliament of Samoa recognizes the importance of fair and factual reporting of Parliamentary proceedings. However, the House Rules set forth by Hon Speaker facilitates media access and reporting of parliamentary […]

This press statement is made in response to comments made by Hon. Laauliolemalietoa Leauatea Schmidt (‘Laauli’) on the Manuo Program on TV3 (“Manuo program”) broadcasted on Thursday, 11 June 2020. His statements and references concern a criminal case in which he is the defendant. Laauli’s comments impact on two important aspects of the powers, duties, […]

Fifty-eight interns received training last week under the ONE-UN Youth Employment Programme (YEP), in partnership with the Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Ministry of Women, Community & Social Development. Two-day trainings each were held last week – in Upolu on June 8-9 at the SSAB Conference room, and in Savaii on June 11-12 at the […]