Apia, Samoa – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development’s Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (USAID-BHA), has awarded Field Ready a project to reduce disaster risk in the Pacific Islands which is set to assist at least 100,000 people across the Pacific, including 26,000 in Samoa. By increasing local response capability, the […]
22 March, 2024 Apia, Samoa – An innovative experiment, known as the 100% Fish Use project, that successfully tested the conversion of discarded fish skin into sustainable fish leather and leather products, was showcased today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), at the ‘fish hub’ at Taufusi. This initiative addresses critical environmental and economic […]
Apia— 22 March 2024 — The Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Afioga Olo Afoa Fiti Vaai, on behalf of the Chairman and Board of Directors, Management and staff of the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA), presented the Authority’s Dividend Cheque of $3,991,448 to the Minister for Public Enterprises, Afioga Leatinuu Faumuina Wayne So’oialo on behalf […]
The Ministry of Health hereby informs the general public of the current situation of Dengue Fever in Samoa. The laboratory data shows an increase of dengue positive cases particularly in the month of February 2024 and beginning of March. The majority of the cases are patients presenting to the TTM main hospital, Moto’otua. The Ministry […]
20 Mar, 2024 The Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL) in partnership with the British Standards Institution (BSI) and Pacer Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU), hosted the Samoa National Quality Policy (NQP) Consensus-building Workshop at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel in Sogi on Thursday 14th March 2024. The program took a significant stride forward with the […]
(Govt. Press Secretariat) – Sealed by Cabinet approval issued Wednesday this week, Muliagatele Masoe Mrs. Makerita Tufuga Matafeo’s reign at the Accident Compensation Corporation as General Manager will continue for the next three years. This will be here fourth term in office. The 58year old has dedicated over 20 years of her career to ACC […]
20 March 2024 Apia, SAMOA – The Australian Defence Force Sports Cell (ADFSC) is currently in Samoa to support local sporting organisations. They are delivering accredited training in refereeing, coaching, sports training, first-aid, and strength and conditioning. ADFSC is partnering together with the National Rugby League, Federation International Basketball Association, International Federation of Touch Football […]
Aso Lulu, 20 Mati 2024 – 10.00am – Samoa Culture and Arts Centre Lau susuga le Taitai o le Sauniga, Rev. Elder Vaiao Eteuati. Lau Afioga le Minisita Lagolago, lau tofa Agaseata Valelilo Peto Sui o le Fa’alapotopotoga a le UNESCO. Le Auvala’aulia, sui o Matagaluega, Fa’alapotopotoga, ma Vaega Tumaoti. Le afifio o Sui o […]
Apia, Samoa – The transfer of vital IT equipment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS), ensures the continuity of efforts to strengthen Samoa’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system independently. This was one of the key milestones, as outlined in their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to […]
The Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL) along with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) hosted a panel discussion on 15th March 2024, showcasing good policy practices on women’s entrepreneurships in the Pacific countries. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Voluntary National Review Meeting […]
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