A short groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday (23 April 2015) morning at Tuasivi Hospital, where Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi officially launched the start of major extension and renovation works.
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
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.
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
The Government of Samoa disbursed $6m tala worth of grants to schools in Samoa yesterday in a brief ceremony during Cabinet’s afternoon session.
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.
“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.
1. Work Plan progress report on new airport at Aleipata
2. Appointment of Samoa’s new High Commissioner to Australia
3. Prep Meeting for 2Samoas Trade Fair
Young Samoan leader, Miss Brianna Fruean, has made history with her milestone achievement as the youngest ever winner of a Commonwealth Youth Award.
The Samoa National Action Plan on Youth Employment or SNAPonYE project was officially launched today in Apia, through joint efforts between the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development and the International Labour Organisation’s Pacific Office.
