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Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
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...
SAMOA LEGALLY PROTECTS 30% AND SUSTAINABLY MANAGES 100% OF ITS OCEAN SAMOA BECOMES ONE OF THE FIRST PACIFIC NATIONS TO LEGALLY PROTECT 30% OF ITS OCEAN, AHEAD OF THE 2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE. – [04 June 2025]
Government of Samoa
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June 4, 2025
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...
J-Star Holding Announces Closing of $5.0 Million Initial Public Offering
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range of applications including personal sports...
SAMOA BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT SAMOA DEMOGRAPHIC AND HEALTH SURVEY-MULTIPLE INDICATOR CLUSTER SURVEY (SDHS-MICS) 2025 SINCE LAST SURVEY IN 2019
Government of Samoa
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March 24, 2025
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...
CEREMONY FOR THE AUXILIARY WORKS OF THE NINTH-PHASE CHINA AID SAMOA APIA COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS VENUES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Government of Samoa
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April 23, 2025
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,...
CEREMONY FOR THE AUXILIARY WORKS OF THE NINTH-PHASE CHINA AID SAMOA APIA COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS VENUES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Government of Samoa
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April 23, 2025
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...
DECLARATION OF DENGUE FEVER OUTBREAK FOR SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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April 17, 2025
[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...
J-Star Holding Announces Pricing of $5.0 Million Initial Public Offering
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range of applications including personal sports...
EV EDUCATION LAUNCHED IN TOP VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SAMOA, ALONG WITH NEW DECARBONIZATION PLANS
Government of Samoa
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April 8, 2025
[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...
HON. PRIME MINISTER OF SAMOA PRESS STATEMENT PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY ENERGY CRISIS [31st March 2025]
Government of Samoa
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March 30, 2025
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...
SEAGLES OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB SAMOA – CANOE BLESSING CEREMONY
Government of Samoa
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March 29, 2025
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...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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April 2, 2025
[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...
AUSTRALIA’S BUDGET REINFORCES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO SAMOA AND THE PACIFIC
Government of Samoa
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March 27, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – 28 March 2025] – Australia’s 2025–26 Budget delivers a record AUD$2.2 billion in development assistance to the Pacific, reinforcing Australia’s enduring position as the region’s largest development partner. In a time of global...
OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF AGRICULTURAL AID MATERIALS BY THE CHINA-SAMOA SCATAP PROJECT
Government of Samoa
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March 19, 2025
SAMOA, March 19 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Hon. Niuava Eti Leatiogie Malolo Funefeai, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (19 March 2025) Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Ambassador of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in Samoa,...
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF NORWAY TO SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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March 13, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 13 March 2025] Her Excellency Anne Grete Riise, presented her Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials ceremony held this...
NEVADA NATIONAL GUARD STRENGTHENS EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE WITH SAMOA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AUTHORITY-24th February 24
Government of Samoa
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February 24, 2025
[ PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa] – The Nevada National Guard visited Samoa from February 17-21, 2025, to continue its ongoing collaboration with the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA). This visit marks another key milestone in the...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, MINISTER OF MCIL AT THE SIGNING OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAM 2024-2028. – 20th February 2025.
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
SAMOA, February 20 - Reverend, Houlton Faasau Regional Director for the ILO in the Pacific – Mr Martin Wandera, ILO Officials from Fiji and the National ILO Coordinator in Samoa, Members of the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Members of...
REMARKS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ILO OFFICE FOR THE PACIFIC ISLAND COUNTRIES AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAMME 2025-2028, TANOA TUSITALA HOTEL, THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2025.
Government of Samoa
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February 20, 2025
SAMOA, February 20 - Pastor Houlton Faasau, Honourable Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua, Minister for Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Senior Officials of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour, Chief Executive Officers, Members of the Samoan...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Samoa Airways Reaffirms Commitment to Safety Following Drug Testing Results (18th February 2025)
Government of Samoa
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February 18, 2025
SAMOA, February 18 - Apia, Samoa – Samoa Airways wishes to address recent concerns regarding our drug testing program and reiterate our unwavering commitment to safety and the well-being of our passengers and employees. Safety is our top priority,...
AUSTRALIA BOOSTS ITS LONG-TERM BUDGET SUPPORT TO SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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February 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE 21 Feb 2025 – Today, the Governments of Australia and Samoa signed an agreement to increase Australia’s budget support to WST$28 million for the current financial year. This additional support is part of Australia’s long-term...