“UNESCO is honoured to be hosted by Samoa since the inception of its Office for the Pacific States in 1983. It has been an enduring partnership between the Member State and the Organization through the years and one that will prove its relevance and collaboration for sustainable development in the years to come as well.” […]
A Talanoa session targeting all 19 Faifeau ma Faletua from all church denominations in the district was hosted by the Palauli 1 District Development Council on Friday 18 August at the Salailua Metotisi Hall. The evening session led by the Member of Parliament (MP)and Minister of Finance, Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio’o, sought the input of […]
The End of a Season by: UNDP Resident Representative, Jorn Sorensen Four years ago, I arrived in Samoa amidst an air of optimism and promise. It was my first time in the Pacific region, and I was excited to begin my journey as the United Nations Development Programme’s Resident Representative for the Cook Islands, Niue, […]
Apia – A key consultation with stakeholders, hosted by the Samoa Public Service Commission last week, marked Samoa’s ongoing dedication in managing corruption, through the development of its first national Anti-Corruption Policy. The consultation was the highlight of a series of one-on-one discussions held over the last three weeks with stakeholders from the private and […]
22 August 2023/APIA, Samoa – The MV SSC Fasefulu ran aground at approximately 11:06AM on Monday, 21 August 2023 at the entrance of Salelologa channel. Normal emergency procedures were followed through by the Captain and crew to await technical assistance. The technical team and divers boarded the vessel later on that same day and commenced […]