Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...
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SAMOA, June 4 - [PRESS RELEASE] – Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt a legally binding Marine Spatial Plan — a milestone step to fully protect 30% and ensure sustainable management of 100% of its vast ocean...
SAMOA, March 24 - [PRESS RELEASE – 24th March 2025] – The Samoa Bureau of Statistics through its Census, Survey and Demography Division will be hosting an official opening of the Samoa DHS-MICS 2025 main training for enumerators on Monday 24th...
SAMOA, April 23 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Sports and Recreation Hon. Laumatiamanu Matthew Ringo Purcell MSR Samoa [Thursday 24 April 2025] Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga Your Excellency – Fei Mingxing, Chinese Project managers,...
SAMOA, April 23 - REMARKS by the Ambassador Fei Mingxing [24 April 2025] Hon. Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell, Minister of Sports and Recreation, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava! I am delighted to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Auxiliary...
[PRESS RELEASE – APIA, 17 April 2025] – The Ministry of Health is officially declaring a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa. There has been a significant increase in the number of suspected and confirmed cases, particularly in Upolu, over the past two...
[PRESS RELEASE 08 April 2025] – A significant educational milestone has been reached, with the opening of electric vehicles (EV) automotive workshops in three vocational institutions in Samoa, namely the National University of Samoa, Don Bosco...
SAMOA, March 30 - His Highness, the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, pursuant to Article 105 of the Constitution and acting on the advice of Cabinet, has declared a State of Emergency for Samoa for 30 days, effective...
SAMOA, March 29 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon. Laumatiamanu Mathew Ringo Purcell, Minister of Sports and Recreation [Aso Toonai 29 Mati 2025] Lau Susuga Auali’itia Arona – of the Baha’i Faith, Leota Josh Lutu – Chairman of the Samoa Outrigger Canoe...
[PRESS RELEASE – Wednesday 2 April 2025] – His Excellency Mr. George Azer Saleeb Tadros presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning...
Laaulialemalietoa Leauatea Polataivao Fosi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Samoa. The oath of office was administered by Samoa’s Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at the Tuana’imato Multipurpose Complex this...
Prime Minister Hon Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has announced his Cabinet for the 18th Parliament of Samoa, with two Deputy Prime Ministers to serve half a term each. In addition to the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet...
In April 2022, an assured Ross Taylor was ready to leave his playing days behind him. Amassing more than 18,000 runs for New Zealand, winning a ICC World Test Championship, and taking his talents across the world in domestic T20 circles, the...
The murder trial of acclaimed Sāmoan writer Papalii Sia Figiel has concluded with final submissions set for 25 September. Last week, witnesses testified in the Supreme Court of Sāmoa, outlining Figiel’s health issues and her movements in the days...
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 12 September 2025: Two medical evidence presented in court on the trial of murder accused, Papalii Sia Figiel stated that she suffers from a psychotic disorder. The evidence were provided by Amituanai Dr. Cecilia...
Manu Samoa’s Head Coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi has named two potential debutants in his side to take on the Americans in Denver this weekend. After an impressive season in Perth, Potu Leavasa has earned himself a spot on the bench and is very likely to...
The trial of Samoan writer Papalii Sia Figiel, accused of the murder of Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard in May 2024, resumed in the Samoa Supreme Court Thursday before Justice Fepulea’i Ameperosa Roma. Radio Polynesia reported that the case resumed...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An unvaccinated Fulton County resident caught the measles recently, according to health officials, who warn that the virus may have spread on the Georgia State University campus in downtown Atlanta and nearby...
SINCERE dialogue at a side event during the 54th session of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands, has reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship, solidarity, and shared aspirations between the two Pacific nations....
