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SAUNOAGA AUTU ALE AFIOGA I LE SUI PALEMIA HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO “FONOTAGA LONA LUA FA’AVAOMALO A LE FA’ALAPOTOPOTOGA FA’AVAE TAU FATUGA’O A SAMOA” “UNAIAINA O AVANOA TUTUSA I TOGAFITIGA TAU FATUGA’O MO TAGATA SAMOA UMA”
Government of Samoa
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July 26, 2024
SAMOA, July 26 - Lau susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Susuga i le Toeaina Efu Efu Afifio Minisita o le Kapeneta; Minisita Lagolago o le Matagaluega o le Soifua Maloloina; Susu le Hai Komesina o Niu Sila, H.E. Si’alei Van Toor; Susu le Hai...
PRESS RELEASE – Rhythm of Culture: The NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA LAUNCH LOGO AND LALI “Reviving Traditional Instruments”
Government of Samoa
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July 22, 2024
Apia, Samoa – Friday 19th July 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) launched the new logo and lali, the traditional Samoan instruments, at a special ceremony held on Wednesday 17th July 2024 at our NUS Le Papaigalagala Campus. In her...
PRESS RELEASE – 94th Group of Peace Corps Volunteers Arrive in Samoa
Government of Samoa
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July 9, 2024
Apia, July 9, 2024 Fourteen (14) Americans arrived in Samoa on Monday, joining a select group of citizens who have come to Samoa to serve as US Peace Corps Volunteers. The Government of Samoa first requested the assistance of the Peace Corps in...
Opening Remarks by Honorable Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata’afa for International Day for Yoga 21st June 2024
Government of Samoa
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June 20, 2024
SAMOA, June 20 - Venue: Matagialalua Friendship Park Time: 4.30 – 6.00 PM Father Raymond Betham, Mr Themba Kalua, UN Resident Coordinator, Members of the Indian Community, Friends and family Today we commemorate the 10th International Yoga Day and...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Hon. Minister of Sports and Recreation at the official launch of the 36th Digicel Marist International Sevens
Government of Samoa
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June 6, 2024
SAMOA, June 6 - (7 June 2024 – Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Sogi) Lau Afioga i le Taitai o le Sauniga Lau Afioga i le Tamaitai Palemia Minisita o le Kapeneta Amepasa ma Komesina Maualuga Sui o Faalapotopotoga Peresitene o le Kalapu Taalo a Malisi Mamalu...
Seabirds in Samoa take centre stage in knowledge exchange
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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June 10, 2024
Wednesday 29 May 2024, Apia – The importance of seabirds to Samoa’s cultural heritage and unique ecosystem was given special attention during a knowledge café hosted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in...
SAUNOAGA FAAMANUIA A LE MALO MO LE AUMALAGA A SAMOA MO LE FESTPAC I HAWAII A LE AFIOGA I LE SUI PALEMIA – HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO (ASO LULU, 29 ME, 2024 I LE 9:30 ILE TAEAO – SAMOA ARTS CULTURAL CENTRE I MALIFA)
Government of Samoa
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May 30, 2024
SAMOA, May 30 - Lau susuga ile Taitai o le Sauniga, Rev. Elder Vaiao Eteuati Afifio Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta, Minisita Lagolago, Faipule ole Maota Afifio le Pulega o le Matagaluega o A’oga & Aganu’u, Afifio le pa’ia maualuga o le Aumalaga...
PRESS RELEASE – Solar power fuels growth for Samoa’s farmers
Government of Samoa
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May 19, 2024
SAMOA, May 19 - For over a decade, the Samoa Farmers Association (SFA) has been supporting rural and low-income farmers across the country. Established in 2010, the SFA connects farmers to markets and supports their growth, providing a vital...
PRESS RELEASE – The U.S. Embassy in Apia is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Lakapi Samoa for the U.S. Naval Academy Rugby Diplomacy Pacific Islands Tour
Government of Samoa
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May 23, 2024
Apia, Samoa – The U.S. Embassy in Apia is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Lakapi Samoa for the U.S. Naval Academy Rugby Diplomacy Pacific Islands Tour taking place this weekend. The initiative aims to use the sport of rugby as a tool...
Opening remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General, SPREP at the 4th Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (POPCCC4), 22nd May 2024, National University of Samoa, Apia, Samoa.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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May 22, 2024
The Honorable Prime Minister of Samoa – Hon. Fiame Naomi Matafa Hon Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Hon Seuula Ioane – Minister of Education Sports and Culture Country Representatives Members of the...
REMARKS by Afioga Fiame Dr. Naomi Mataafa Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa at the National Day Celebrations of the Netherlands.
Government of Samoa
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April 23, 2024
SAMOA, April 23 - Tuesday 23 rd April 2024 @ 6.30pm-8.30pm Father Ray Betham Cabinet Ministers Ambassador H.E Mr. Ard M.M van der Vorst Members of the Diplomatic Corps Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Talofa lava and good evening to you...
PRESS RELEASE – U.S. Pacific Fleet Band ‘Big Wave’ concludes engagement in Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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May 3, 2024
Apia, Samoa – After a successful week of jazz and music, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band “Big Wave”, concluded its outreach and engagement in Samoa at the International Jazz Day reception held last night at the U.S. Embassy Residence, Vailima. Leading...
PRESS RELEASE – Scientific Research Organization of Samoa (SROS) Enhances Policing Capabilities with New Calibration Equipment for Alcohol Breathalyzers
Government of Samoa
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April 30, 2024
The Scientific Research Organization of Samoa (SROS) celebrated a significant enhancement to Samoa’s police force capabilities with the opening and handover of a new Calibration Machine for Alcohol Breathalyzers today. The state-of-the-art...
PRESS RELEASE – LAKAPI SAMOA WELCOMES SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK AS MAJOR SPONSOR FOR MANUMA SAMOA AND PACIFIC CHALLENGE 2024
Government of Samoa
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April 18, 2024
Lakapi Samoa, the governing body for rugby in Samoa and host of the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024, is delighted to announce our sponsorship partnership with Samoa Commercial Bank (SCB), a leading financial institution in Samoa. This...
PRESS RELEASE – U.S. Pacific Fleet Band to Celebrate International Jazz Day in Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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April 24, 2024
The U.S. Embassy in partnership with Samoana Jazz and Arts Festival will be hosting a week of jazz performances featuring the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band leading up to the celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30th. The U.S. Pacific Fleet...
Samoa and Vanuatu police officers are in the country for three weeks POM instructor training
Solomon Islands Government
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September 14, 2023
The Police Response Department (PRD) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) will provide Public Order Management (POM) instructor training for Samoa and Vanuatu Police officers. The training started on 13 September 2023 with an official...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon. Minister of Sports and Recreation, Laumatiamanu Ringo Mathew Purcell at the Lakapi Samoa – World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024 Official Welcome 8 April 2024 – STA Fale Samoa.
Government of Samoa
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April 7, 2024
SAMOA, April 7 - E muamua ona ou fa’atulou atu i le paia ma le mamalu ua aofaga potopoto i lenei taeao liu-ga-lua, i le sūsū i lau susuga i le ta’ita’i o le Sauniga; Afifio sui mamalu ole Kapeneta ole tatou Malo fa’apea sui mamalu ole Palemene o...
REMARKS BY AUSTRALIAS HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SAMOA H.E. WILLIAM ROBINSON AT THE MAF AND SROS PIG TRAPS DISTRIBUTION.
Government of Samoa
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April 3, 2024
SAMOA, April 3 - Acknowledgements • Hon. Minister Laauli (Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt), Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries • Pousui Fiso (Dr. Fiame Leo), SROS CEO • Hon. Minister Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell, Minister for Sports & Recreation...
PRESS RELEASE – MASE MAHONRI SCHWALGER APPOINTED AS MANU SAMOA HEAD COACH
Government of Samoa
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March 30, 2024
SAMOA, March 30 - 30th March 2024, Tuanaimato, Apia, Samoa: Lakapi Samoa has confirmed the appointment of Mase Mahonri Schwalger as the new Head Coach of Manu Samoa following its recent Board Meeting. This decision follows a thorough selection and...
CRICKET MATCH COMMEMORATING COMMONWEALTH DAY: CELEBRATING UNITY THROUGH SPORT
Government of Samoa
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March 6, 2024
SAMOA, March 6 - In celebration of Commonwealth Day a historic cricket match will take place on Saturday 9 March, 2024 at the Tuana’imato Cricket Grounds bringing together communities and members of the Commonwealth residing in Samoa to celebrate...