All posts by: Eirenei Ariu

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The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour in partnership with the Government of Australia through the Tautai Governance for Economic Growth Facility, has commenced consultations on the development of a Minimum Wage Policy. This will guide the review of Samoa’s Minimum Wage every two years as required under the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act […]

Monday, 4 December 2023, Rarotonga, Cook Islands ______________________________________________________________________ Madam Chair, Dr. Josie Tamate, Honorable Ministers, Executive Director, Madam Rhea Moss-Christian, Excellencies, Distinguished Representatives of Commission Members, Participating non Members, Development Partners, Observers, Intergovernmental Agencies and NGOs, Ladies and Gentlemen. Talofa lava and Good Morning to you all; First and foremost, I thank our Heavenly Father […]

Monday, 11th December 2023 – 8.30am On this auspicious occasion, we are gathered to celebrate and commemorate the 70th anniversary of Samoa College. In that same manner, we acknowledge with appreciation the contribution of the Samoa College Old Pupils Association (SCOPA) to the development of the school over these 70 years. I had the opportunity […]

The Samoa Water Authority (SWA) continues its commitment to giving back to the community with a heartwarming Charity Drive initiative this festive season. During a visit to the Campus of Hope today, the Urban Operations & Maintenance Division, led by Manager Namulauulu Irasa Mauala, brought joy, gifts, and heartfelt support to children who are survivors […]

Aso: Gafua, 04 Novema, 2023 Taimi: 9.00 i le taeao Nofoaga: Maota o le Tooā Salamasina, Sogi Laugaina: Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale – Molio’o, Minisita o le Matagaluega o Tinā ma Tamaitai, Atinae o Afioaga ma Agafeso’ota’i _____________________________________________________________________________________ Lau susuga i le taitai o le Sauniga – Rev. Nuuausala Siaosi Siutaia; Minisita o le Kapeneta; […]

Date: Monday, 04 December, 2023 Time: 9.00am Venue: Tooā Salamasina Hall, Sogi Delivered by: Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale – Molio’o, Minister for the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development _____________________________________________________________________________________ Rev. Nuuausala Siaosi Siutaia; Honorable Ministers of Cabinet; Your excellences, Members of the Diplomatic Corp; Development Partners Stakeholder members – Heads and representatives of […]

Climate Change Resilience 4 November 2023, Dubai UAE – Samoa, as the Chair of the Alliance of Small Islands States (AOSIS), has called on major emitters to enhance their commitments to urgent climate change action, and to stop “feeding the beast.”Samoa’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Hon. Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster, made the point during a […]

De La Rue is delighted to announce that the Samoa 60 Tala commemorative banknote has been awarded the title of “Best Commemorative Banknote of the Year” at the High Security Printing Asia event in Sri Lanka.  This exceptional banknote commemorates the 60th anniversary of Samoa’s independence, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s history. Crafted […]