11 March 2020; Good afternoon. In the past two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China has increased 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has tripled. There are now more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries, and 4,291 people have lost their lives. Thousands more are fighting for their lives in […]
(Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry); Last week, the Public Health, Ministry of Health Samoa Deputy Director General Tagaloa Dr. Robert Thomsen met with the heads of the Samoa Shipping Industry. The meeting was coordinated and facilitated by the Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry under a request from Cabinet. Representatives from Swire Shipping, Betham Brothers Enterprises Ltd (BBE), […]
On behalf of the Government and people of Samoa, I am pleased to extend our congratulations to Your Excellency, Mr. David Ward and the British Government on the official opening of your High Commission in Samoa. This is a landmark occasion and a new dawn in our diplomatic relations given our shared history prior to […]
(BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION); Monday, 9 March, 2020 is Commonwealth Day, the annual celebration of the links between the member states of the Commonwealth and their shared values. The then Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Rt Hon Boris Johnson, MP, announced at the Commonwealth heads of Government Meeting in April 2018 that the United Kingdom […]
(9 MATI 2020); E tusa ai ma a’afiaga o le pepesi o le vairasi (Novel Corona Virus – 19), ua fautuaina ai nei e le Pulega o Malae Vaalele le usitaia o faatonuga mo le Puipuiga lautele. 1. Ua fautuaina nei le mamalu o le atunuu ina ia faaitiitia le soona tumutumu mai i le […]
(9 MARCH 2020); In accordance with the risks of the spreading Novel Coronavirus–19, the Samoa Airport Authority, as a precaution: 1. Encourages the public to limit activity and people coming to the airport to farewell and meet traveling families and friends. 2. The public is encouraged to bid farewell in the comfort of their homes […]
The first time Samoa Airways pilot, Fanaafi Sooaemalelagi flew an airplane almost seven years ago, she describes the sensation as a little more than your average case of ‘butterflies in the stomach.’ “I remember thinking; these aren’t butterflies – these are more like dragons!” said Faanafi “the turbulence was a little scary and it felt […]
It is an honour for me to give this keynote address to say thank you – on behalf of the Government of Samoa, to Mr. Lemalu Muaautasi Hermann Paul Retzlaff, who held the office of the Attorney General of Samoa from 2016 – 2020. In the past 4 years, the Office of the AG has […]
WHO continues to support Samoa and Tokelau with preparations for COVID-19. Both countries received infrared thermometers to assist with screening at ports of entry and healthcare facilities. They also received personal protective equipment (PPE) including medical masks, gloves and surgical gowns for doctors, nurses and patients to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With Samoa on […]
7 MARCH 2020; ALL TRAVELLERS ENTERING SAMOA MUST NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: A Special Health Declaration Card is required to be filled out by all travelling passengers in-flight or on arrival in to Samoa. ALL Travellers including returning residents entering Samoa are now required to undergo medical examination by a Registered Medical Practitioner within (3) […]
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