“If Bainimarama is serious with his plan not to come in he must formally inform the President of the Forum, of his Government’s intention.” – Prime Minister Tuilaepa
1. Report on Meeting regarding persons with disabilities.
2. Report on SAME Exhibition in Sydney.
3. 2Samoa Trade Fair
4. Upgrade for Revenue Management System
The “Best Proposal Award”, was presented by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in recognition of addressing Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) for Pacific Island Countries. Samoa submitted its proposal showcasing one of its community-based effort titled “Non-communicable diseases: early detection and management through community participation”.
THE SAME-Australia Buy Samoa Made Trade Show and Permanent Exhibition Launch in Liverpool, Sydney Australia was an overwhelming success –far exceeding the expectations of SAME and the organizers of the Export Drive Project. The Trade Show was well attended by the Samoan/Pacific and Australian business community; Importers & Distributors; the media as well as the Government & Trade and Investment officials.
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.
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.”
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
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.
1. New Police Commissioner Appointed
2. Financial Assistance for Samoa Touch Rugby
3. Advanced Security Cooperation Program
