On Tuesday 9th April 2024, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Independent State of Samoa, Hon. Papali’i Lio Oloipola Ta’eu Masipa’u and accompanying Parliamentary delegation were invited by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand Parliament, Rt. Hon. Gerry Brownlee to visit the Parliament House. The Honourable Speaker was welcomed […]
Monday, 8 April 2024: The Central Bank of Samoa Board of Directors, at its meeting on the 22 nd March 2024, approved the continuation of the Central Bank’s monetary policy stance to reduce the high level of liquidity that exist in the financial system as well as continuing its efforts to normalise or adjust its […]
The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) and its network of supporters are mourning the loss of the Organization’s long serving Patron, Honorable Tuisugaletaua Sofara Avea. Hon. Tuisuga as he is kindly referred to by his SVSG aiga, is known for his patriotic spirit in his role as Patron. This patriotism was evidence by his pursuit […]
APIA, SAMOA — The Independent State of Samoa and the United States of America had the honor to share and sign an addendum to the existing 2012 Bilateral Agreement, at U.S. Embassy Apia in Samoa, to continue and expand operational cooperation to suppress illicit transnational maritime activity, on April 5, 2024. “In partnership with Samoa, […]
Apia, Samoa – March 22, 2024: The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) successfully concluded its National Contact Points Profiling Group, and Maritime Group Information Sharing Regional Workshop on March 22nd, 2024. The 5-day event aimed to support information sharing practices crucial for managing […]
Samoa Victim Support Group is continuing its Community Child Protection Program to combat violence against children in Samoa, targeting an additional 5 communities (3 villages and 2 colleges). In partnership with UNICEF Pacific, the program kicked off in Asaga in Savaii. Notably, this is the first time SVSG has conducted a specific workshop in the […]
The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC GMCP) welcomed, over 40 Immigration officers from across the Pacific to participate in the PIDC National Contact Points (NCP) Profiling Group and Maritime Group Information Sharing Regional Workshop, held during March 18 – […]
The Ministry of Customs and Revenue and the Samoa Institute of Accountants have strengthened their partnership by renewing their partnership agreement since 2012. The agreement sets out the principles on how the two organisations will work together for the wellbeing of Samoa’s tax system The agreement reinforces principles around professional respect, communication and recognition of […]
Apia, SAMOA – The Australian Government has committed an additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) in direct budget support towards Samoa’s Treasury. This additional budget support will reinforce the Government of Samoa’s fiscal strength as it prepares for hosting a successful Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting later this year. The Exchange of Letters for this funding […]
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