The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) and its network of supporters are mourning the loss of the Organization’s long serving Patron, Honorable Tuisugaletaua Sofara Avea. Hon. Tuisuga as he is kindly referred to by his SVSG aiga, is known for his patriotic spirit in his role as Patron. This patriotism was evidence by his pursuit […]
APIA, SAMOA — The Independent State of Samoa and the United States of America had the honor to share and sign an addendum to the existing 2012 Bilateral Agreement, at U.S. Embassy Apia in Samoa, to continue and expand operational cooperation to suppress illicit transnational maritime activity, on April 5, 2024. “In partnership with Samoa, […]
Apia, Samoa – March 22, 2024: The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) successfully concluded its National Contact Points Profiling Group, and Maritime Group Information Sharing Regional Workshop on March 22nd, 2024. The 5-day event aimed to support information sharing practices crucial for managing […]
Samoa Victim Support Group is continuing its Community Child Protection Program to combat violence against children in Samoa, targeting an additional 5 communities (3 villages and 2 colleges). In partnership with UNICEF Pacific, the program kicked off in Asaga in Savaii. Notably, this is the first time SVSG has conducted a specific workshop in the […]
The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP) welcomed, over 40 Immigration officers from across the Pacific to participate in the PIDC National Contact Points (NCP) Profiling Group and Maritime Group Information Sharing Regional Workshop, held during March 18 – […]
The Ministry of Customs and Revenue and the Samoa Institute of Accountants have strengthened their partnership by renewing their partnership agreement since 2012. The agreement sets out the principles on how the two organisations will work together for the wellbeing of Samoa’s tax system The agreement reinforces principles around professional respect, communication and recognition of […]
Apia, SAMOA – The Australian Government has committed an additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) in direct budget support towards Samoa’s Treasury. This additional budget support will reinforce the Government of Samoa’s fiscal strength as it prepares for hosting a successful Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting later this year. The Exchange of Letters for this funding […]
30th March 2024, Tuanaimato, Apia, Samoa: Lakapi Samoa has confirmed the appointment of Mase Mahonri Schwalger as the new Head Coach of Manu Samoa following its recent Board Meeting. This decision follows a thorough selection and recruitment process, during which the Board convened to confirm the report and recommendations from the Selection Panel. Mase has […]
Apia, Samoa – Tuesday 26th of March, 2024. The National University of Samoa (NUS) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, will be conferred with a Honorary Doctorate degree during the Graduation Ceremony, taking place this Thursday 28th March, 2024. Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is a trailblazer […]
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