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PM Statement at COP22 Meeting

November 16, 2016 Latest News, Prime Minister's Speeches

STATEMENT BY THE HON PRIME MINISTER TUILAEPA SAILELE MALIELEGAOI AT THE HIGH LEVEL MEETING OF COP 22 MARRAKECH 15 November 2016   Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen; Over the past year, we collectively contributed to the achievement of a historic turning point in the global fight against climate change. Our solidarity to […]

PR: Commissioner of Police Suspended

November 14, 2016 Latest News, Press Releases

14 November 2016 Cabinet has confirmed the suspension of Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil, pending investigations and a court decision on charges filed against him. Commissioner Keil had today resumed his duties, having being reinstated by Cabinet last week, after charges on a separate matter had been withdrawn against him by an independent prosecutor. Acting […]

Head of State receives Ambassador of Israel

November 4, 2016 Latest News

The Ambassador of Israel to Samoa, His Excellency Dr Itzhak Gerberg presented his letters of credentials to His Highness the Head of State on Tuesday this week, marking his official nomination as diplomatic envoy of Israel to Samoa. His Excellency’s statement upon his presentation of credentials, touched on his nation’s history and his commitment to […]

The Samoan water agenda and governance

November 1, 2016 Latest News

“Water is life! Its importance to economic, social and environment resilience is limitless, but we continue to see unsustainable development activities that impact and undermine the sustainability of this limited resource not only globally but nationally as well.”

National Environment Week Opens

October 31, 2016 Latest News

‘Healthy Environment, Healthy People’ is the theme for Environment week 2016. For over twenty years, government has promoted environmental awareness and conservation measures in Samoa with campaigns encouraging community participation and engagement. This year’s theme emphasizes the important link between health and environment. “Through the Ministry of Environment, government has continuously conducted programmes and activities […]

Ambassador of UAE presents credentials

October 25, 2016 Latest News
His Excellency Dr. Obaid Al Hairi Salem Ketbi receives the ava

His Highness the Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, accepted the Letters of Credence accrediting the new Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Samoa, His Excellency Dr. Obaid Al Hairi Salem Ketbi earlier this morning. His Highness acknowledged the cooperation through the United Arab Emirates-Pacific Partnership. “Samoa is thankful for the assistance […]

Head of State receives envoys

October 21, 2016 Latest News

21 October 2016 His Highness the Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, this week received two delegations from Pakistan and the Federal Republic of Germany. PAKISTAN The High Commissioner of Pakistan, H.E. Afrasiab Mehdi Hashmi presented his Letter of Credence to His Highness, Head of State Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi on Tuesday […]