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Apia, Samoa – August 28, 2024 The Samoa Youth Dialogue, a vital component of the global Summit of the Future, successfully took place on August 27 and 28, 2024, at the National University of Samoa. Co-convened by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Samoa UN Country Team, and the National University of Samoa, this event […]

His Highness, le Afioga i le ao Mamalu ole Malo, the Head of State Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II message of condolences on the passing of the late Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. (31st August 2024). 31 August 2024 Her Excellency Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro Governor-General Government House Wellington New Zealand Your […]

FRIDAY, 30TH AUGUST 2024 (AT 3:00PM) Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Rev. Malotau Lafolafoga Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa lava and good afternoon. I am pleased to join the National University of Samoa to celebrate the official opening of the Ōfaga o Sa’ili’iliga: National University of Samoa Research Museum and launch […]

1pm Aso Faraile, Aso 30 Aukuso 2024 • Sūsū lau Susuga i le ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, lau Susuga ile Faifeau Toeaina Rev. Tautua Aurelio, • Sūsū le Aufaigaluega a le Atua ua o tatou mafuta, • Afio lau Afioga i le Ao Mamalu o le Malo, lau Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II ma le […]

Apia, 29th August 2024 SAMOA – The Australian High Commission hosted a Talanoa Luncheon, bringing together the 2024 Miss Samoa contestants to reflect on leadership and locally led development, and discuss climate change as a cross cutting priority in the Samoa-Australia development partnership. His Excellency Mr. Will Robinson, opened the Talanoa with reflections on Australia’s […]

APIA, Samoa – representatives from the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Child Labour Taskforce and other stakeholders participated in a half day validation workshop of the Samoa Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 at the Tanoa Hotel Conference Room. The validation workshop was facilitated by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), Mr Benjamin Harding […]

(28 August 2024) • Esteemed Guests, • Representatives of Government Ministries, • Dear principals, staff members and students of the respective colleges and primary schools, • Representatives of the Samoa and Tokelau Association of Recyclers, • Members of the Private Sector, • Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to address you today on behalf of […]

28 August 2024 Apia, Samoa – The REAP, or Recover-Enrich-Appreciate-Prosper education programme, and The Bag that Builds (TBTB) initiative, are two waste management and recovery programmes that were piloted in 12 local schools with funding from the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Circular Economy for the Recovery of Waste in Samoa Transition Project. The REAP […]

LUMĀ MAOTA OLE MALO, (ASO LUA, AUKUSO 27, 2024 I LE 8:30 I LE TAEAO) Susu lau Susuga i le ta’ita’i ole Sauniga, Rev. Latū Latai, E’e ma papa a’ao lau Afioga i le Ao mamalu o le Malo o Samoa – Lau afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II ma lau Masiofo Afio lau Afioga i […]