A new wind project supplying an additional 25 megawatt to the electricity grid was finalised for implementation on Monday 13th April, with the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the Electric Power Corporation and the locally registered private company, Pacific Renewable Energy Ltd.
Police Commissioner takes Oath
April 10, 2015
Latest News
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Mr Egon Lincoln Keil, took his oath as a Police Officer earlier today in a ceremony at the Court House, Mulinuu.
“I now provide the following responses to your letter of 24 January in the hope of clarifying the Government’s response to the OPC report and providing you and the OPC with a better understanding as to the reasons for the Government responses to these issues.”
News from Cabinet, 2 April 2015
April 2, 2015
Cabinet Releases, Latest News
1. Financial Assistance for Vanuatu and Tuvalu
2. Polynesian Airlines prepare for overseas flights
3. Livestock from Australia for local farmers
4. Legal Advisor for Samoa Connectivity Project
Correction to Cabinet Release
March 30, 2015
Cabinet Releases, Latest News
CORRECTION
The Press Secretariat would like to inform the public that the amount of $40,000.00 publicised as financial assistance for Samoa Touch Rugby was incorrect. Please be advised that the correct amount, as approved by Cabinet, is $20,000.00 for Samoa Touch Rugby’s campaign for the 2015 Federation of International Touch Rugby World Cup. The error is regretted.
News from Cabinet, 27 March 2015
March 28, 2015
Cabinet Releases, Latest News
1. New Police Commissioner Appointed
2. Financial Assistance for Samoa Touch Rugby
3. Advanced Security Cooperation Program
SNPF Postpones reduction
March 26, 2015
Latest News, Press Releases
Following the advice from the Fund that it proposed to lower the entitlement level from 50% of total contributions to 45% in the hopes of reducing member loans whilst increasing member’s savings for retirement, a lot of the feed-back received indicated that our members and the general public did not feel that sufficient time had been given to them to prepare for this change.
Schools receive $6m in Govt Grants
March 25, 2015
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The Government of Samoa disbursed $6m tala worth of grants to schools in Samoa yesterday in a brief ceremony during Cabinet’s afternoon session.
Prime Minister launches ‘Don Bosco 200’ fautasi
March 25, 2015
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A short ceremony was held at Mulinuu peninsula where students, teachers, and supporters gathered to witness the blessing and launching of the ‘Don Bosco 200’ fautasi which will compete in the American Samoa Flag Day regatta next month.
APTC Samoa graduation
March 24, 2015
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“This is a huge milestone not only for Samoa but for our Pacific Islands men and women who are educated and have the opportunity to gain Australian standards, skills and qualifications, giving them a very wide benefit of education and careers in the Pacific,” said the Prime Minister.
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