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The Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL) along with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) hosted a panel discussion on 15th March 2024, showcasing good policy practices on women’s entrepreneurships in the Pacific countries. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Voluntary National Review Meeting […]

The first Container X-ray Scanner Unit for the Ministry of Customs and Revenue has arrived in Samoa. Hon. Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of MCR was at the Matautu wharf to witness the arrival of this long awaited equipment. He was accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer, representative of the Nuctech […]

O le asō na fa’atinoina ai le sauniga mo le taua’aoina o Harvest Bins ma masini mo le vaega Fa’asu, ile faigapa’aga ale Matagaluega o Faatoaga ma Faigafaiva, ma le faalapotopotoga ole PACER Plus ile Pasefika. I le saunoaga autu I lana Afioga ile Minista, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, sa ia fa’atauaina ai le […]

15th March 2024, Apia Samoa – The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia Pacific (UN ESCAP) recognises the persistent challenges hindering the economic potential of women entrepreneurs across the region. Despite a notable increase in women-owned businesses, barriers such as limited market access, financial resources, information gaps, caregiving responsibilities, and discriminatory regulations […]

Consumer International designates March 15th annually as World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) to shine a light on global consumer issues and champion their fundamental rights and needs. This year marks the 26th celebration of WCRD in Samoa. The eight basic consumer rights include the; 1. Right to safety, 2. Right to information, 3. Right to […]