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Samoa Names Laaulialemalietoa as New Prime Minister
(MENAFN) Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has officially assumed office as Samoa’s new Prime Minister, marking the start of his five-year leadership term. The inaugural session of Samoa’s newly elected 18th Parliament was held on Tuesday at the...
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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. 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 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]
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...
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Stellar Market Research examines the growth rate of the Used Cooking Oil Market during the forecasted period 2025-2032
Used Cooking Oil Market size was valued at USD 8 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 12.46 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5% SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Used Cooking Oil Market is...
U.S. COAST GUARD, U.S. EMBASSY APIA, SAMOA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MARITIME BOARDING OFFICER COURSE IN SAMOA.
SAMOA, June 13 - [PRESS RELEASE] – The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Embassy conducted a Maritime Boarding Officer Course from June 9 – 20, 2025, designed to strengthen maritime law enforcement operations and U.S. Coast Guard collaboration with...
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DECLARATION OF DENGUE FEVER OUTBREAK FOR SAMOA
[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...
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Samoa's .WS ccTLD Is the First to Mirror Domains that Allow Websites to Function On Web2 & Web3.
Samoa’s move positions the nation as the first to benefit from the global adoption of a decentralized, hybrid internet APIA, ISLAND OF UPOLU, SAMOA, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- – December 12, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Samoa...
OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF AGRICULTURAL AID MATERIALS BY THE CHINA-SAMOA SCATAP PROJECT
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,...
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TOE FAAULUFALEINA MAI I SAMOA O LE VAALELE A LE SAMOA AIRWAYS O LE 5W-FAW. [Aso Faraile, 14 Mati, 2025 ile 6:00pm]
SAMOA, March 14 - SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Sui Palemia, Hon. Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio. Susu lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i ole sauniga Rev. Eric Mulitalo Afifio afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta Afifio le Afioga i le Ta’ita’ifono ma le Komiti...
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FOOTBALL FEDERATION SAMOA OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(PRESS RELEASE 6 March 2025) – The Football Federation Samoa is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Faumuina Margaret Pauline G. Crichton as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 3 March 2025. Faumuina Margaret also known...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Samoa Airways Reaffirms Commitment to Safety Following Drug Testing Results (18th February 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,...
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NEW PRIME MINISTER, MINISTERS & ASSOCIATE MINISTERS SWORN INTO OFFICE. – 16th September 2025.
HON. LA’AULIALEMALIETOA POLĀTA’IVAO LEUATEA FOSI SCHMIDT: PRIME MINISTER OF SAMOA MINISTER: • Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade • Ministry of Police & Prison • Office of the Attorney General •...
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PRESS RELEASE – The National University of Samoa and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries signed an MOU to Enhance Agricultural and Fisheries Sectors
Apia, Samoa – Wednesday 19th February 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective February 2025, to establish a collaborative framework...
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Press Release – Young Ocean Ambassador Joins Citizen Science Initiative to Reduce Waste
In an inspiring display of community engagement, Conservation International Samoa hosted a citizen science workshop last Thursday, focusing on household waste management audits. The event brought together participants of all ages, including...
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Scott Hamilton Kennedy’s Film Shot In The Arm Contradicts RFK Jr. on Samoa and Vaccines During Senate Hearings
Movie Exposes Falsehoods, Misinformation in RFK Jr's Testimony Regarding Vaccines, Measles and Samoa in film Executive Produced by Neil DeGrasse Tyson WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Live from Washington,...
PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA
(TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2025) His Excellency Mr Guillaume Lemoine presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning at the Head of...
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PRESS RELEASE – 214grams of Marijuana Seized by Samoa Customs
The Ministry of Customs and Revenue, in its ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s borders, has successfully intercepted another illicit drug shipment. During the week of celebrating International Customs Day 2025, a suspicious package arriving...
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Remarks by the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa at the Reception to Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival 2025.- 23 January, Vailima.
SAMOA, January 23 - Lau Afioga, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II ma lau Masiofo Members of the Council of Deputies ma tou Faletua Ministers of Cabinet, The Chief Justice and Members of the Judiciary, Honourable Speaker Leader of the...
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PRESS RELEASE – DOCTORS TOUMOUA AND TAUTOGI STRENGHTHENING SAMOA’S PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Apia, SAMOA –22nd January 2025. Samoa’s pathology services are being strengthened by the efforts of Dr Seventeen Toumoua and Dr Mareta Tautogi, who are working together to provide essential diagnostic services and build local expertise for the...
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JOINT PRESS RELEASE- Agreement between the Government of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption
[PRESS RELEASE]- The Government of the Independent State of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its joint commitment and partnership to strengthen relations and cooperation between both countries and to...
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