Apia, Samoa – The U.S. Embassy in Apia is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Lakapi Samoa for the U.S. Naval Academy Rugby Diplomacy Pacific Islands Tour taking place this weekend. The initiative aims to use the sport of rugby as a tool for promoting diplomacy and fostering stronger relationships between the United States and […]
The two women at the helm of the Samoa Victim Support Group and the Samoa Family Health Association, have signed a Collaboration Agreement as co-partners in implementing the Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise (NSSE) Project, over the next three years. Funded by the European Union, the NSSE Project is the next step in the empowerment journey […]
Apia, Samoa, May 22, 2024/Press Release/- The Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTII) is pleased to announce the achievement of MWTI Assistant CEO and Director for Civil Aviation of Samoa, Lauano Yvonne Talaitupu Mariner-Viliamu, as the country’s first certified ICAO USAP-CMA Auditor. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) Continuous […]
21 May 2024, Apia Samoa – Samoa’s Prime Minister, Hon. Fiame Dr. Naomi Mata’afa, has officially opened the fourth iteration of the Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (POPCCC), reminding that Pacific communities are already amongst the worst affected by the escalating climate change crisis. “For Pacific countries, this is already their lived reality,” she […]
21 May 2024 APIA, Samoa – The seventh Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Joint Committee meeting concluded on Friday, 17 May in Apia, Samoa. Hosted from 16-17 May 2024, this important gathering brought together high-level government officials from the ten PACER Plus parties: Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Solomon […]
The Honorable Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, along with His Excellency Luamanuvae Albert Mariner, attended the Shenzhen International Fisheries and Seafood Expo in China in 2024. This event provided a valuable platform for dialogue between leaders from Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, and representatives from Pacific Island countries. Key […]
For over a decade, the Samoa Farmers Association (SFA) has been supporting rural and low-income farmers across the country. Established in 2010, the SFA connects farmers to markets and supports their growth, providing a vital network for sustainable agricultural livelihoods. In 2021, I’umalo Clayton Simamao joined the SFA as its Youth Representative, bringing a fresh […]
The Alcohol Control Board, launched the Samoa Alcohol Standard Guidelines on Thursday 16th May 2024 at Taumeasina Resort. The Guidelines is a first of its kind and aims to guide the Board’s administrative and enforcement responsibilities stipulated under section 39 of the Alcohol Control Act 2020. It aims to promote responsible alcohol manufacturing and increase […]
Building on the foundation of a shared history and close whanaungatanga, Aotearoa New Zealand welcomed O le Ao o le Malo, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and His Good Lady, Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano for their first official visit to New Zealand this past week, since His Highness assumed his role in 2017. The official […]
In a touching display of kindness and community support, the Dandenong EFKS Junior Youth group led by A’oa’o Dominic Taeleipu, a graduate from Malua Theological College visited the Campus of Hope. The youth group currently in Samoa to attend the annual Congregational Christian Church of Samoa Conference, ensured a meaningful visit to the children before […]
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