Apia, Samoa 16 March 2020; The Fiji Police Force is partnering with Samoa’s Ministry of Police to carry out a five-day training this week, in a bid to enhance access to justice for arrested and detained persons, and prevent torture in police custody. The training, in international human rights and best practices for Samoa’s Police […]
WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY
March 13, 2020
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MCIL; World Consumer Rights Day is an annual event, celebrating and marking solidarity with the international consumer movement and more importantly a reminder of the eight basic rights of all consumers and emphasizing that those rights be respected and protected. Those eight (8) basic rights are; Right to safety Right to information Right to choose […]
MCIL; O le Aso Faapitoa mo Aiā Tatau a Tagata Fa’aaoga Oloa o le Lalolagi, o se aso e faamanatuina i tausaga taitasi i le aso 15 o Mati e faatauaina ai e le lalolagi aiā tatau e valu (8) a tagata o loo faaaogaina oloa ae le gata i lea o le faatauaina o […]
ATTACHED HEREWITH IS AN UPDATE OF THE SAMOAN ECONOMY IN THE FIRST SEVEN MONTHS OF FY2019/20 TO JANUARY 2020. Click below to download the full report:
H. E. Mr Muktesh Kumar Pardeshi this morning presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State, His Highness Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II accrediting him as the High Commissioner of India to Samoa. “Both countries enjoy warm and longstanding relationship founded on commonwealth heritage, shared values and development aspirations. It is my particular privilege […]
(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), […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
APIA (6 March 2020) — In an historic extraordinary outreach session, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, met government officials, UN agencies, civil society and children to discuss the situation of children’s rights in the Pacific. “For many years, we spoke and dreamed of holding a session outside Geneva,” said Committee Chair […]
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