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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...

Samoa at Osaka World Expo 2025
SAMOA, April 23 - By: Asuisui Fofoa Matafeo Samoas’ presence and visibility is on the global stage at Osaka Japan World Expo 2025. Capitalizing on the international stage to profile Samoa’s export commodities and goods complemented by Samoa’s...

SAMOA AIRPORT AUTHORITY CLARIFIES LANDSIDE RANDOM VEHICLE SECURITY SCREENING MEASURES AT FALEOLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
[PRESS RELEASE 07 April 2025] – The Samoa Airport Authority (S.A.A.) wishes to clarify the recent vehicle screening operations conducted at the entry gate of Faleolo International Airport. The SAA’s decision to implement random screening of...

SAMOA AIRWAYS CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF TWIN OTTER DHC-6-300 5W-FAW AFTER MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa...

FA’APAIAINA O TA’AVALE MA LE TATALAINA O NISI AUAUNAGA FA’AOPO’OPO A LE FALEMELI A SAMOA.
SAMOA, April 24 - SAUNOAGA AUTU- Afioga i le Palemia, Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa (Aso Tofi 24 Aperila 2025) Susu Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Rev. Mariota Siaea, Afifio Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta, Afifio le Komiti Fa’afoe, Lau Afioga i...

HE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA EXHIBITS ITS PAVILION WITH THE THEME OF “EMPOWERING LIVES” AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN
[PRESS RELEASE 11 April 2025] – The Independent State of Samoa is proud to announce its participation in the Osaka, Kansai Expo 2025, where it will present its Exhibit under the shared Pavillion theme “Empowering Lives” in the Commons A Pavilion....
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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...

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,...

Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor Green to Travel to Washington, D.C.
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to Washington, D.C., this week at...

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...

Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor Green to Travel to Washington, D.C.
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to Washington, D.C., this week at...

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...

Phemex Announces Holiday Trading Campaign: Win a Luxury Bali Holiday!
APIA, Samoa, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Christmas and the New Year approach, there's no better way to end the year than celebrating with your loved ones in a tropical paradise. Leading cryptocurrency exchange Phemex is excited to...

Prime Minister Remarks for the Farewell Reception for HE Mr Senta Keisuke, Ambassador of Japan to Samoa
SAMOA, December 9 - (Monday 9 December 2024, Taumeasnia Island Resort, 6.30-8.30pm) Reverend Semi Kueva Fa’atoafe Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Afioga Le Mamea Ropati Mualia and Faletua Ministers of Cabinet Speaker of the...

【Multi-destination travel to Macao and Zhuhai】MGTO arranges for overseas tourism offices’ representatives in Hong Kong to inspect island resources for international market expansion
MACAU, October 22 - Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) arranged for a delegation of overseas tourism offices’ representatives based in Hong Kong to pay a familiarization visit to Dong’ao Island and Guishan Island in Zhuhai on 18 and 19...

Statement by the Honourable Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster Samoa’s Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands and Pacific Political Climate Champion for Mitigation at the Oceania Renewable Power Summit
SAMOA, September 27 - (17-18 September 2024, Auckland New Zealand) Honourable Stuart Smith Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa and warm greetings from Samoa Acknowledgements The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...

PRESS RELEASE – Australian rugby teams enjoy local hospitality as part of Samoa’s 100 years of rugby celebrations.
SAMOA, September 25 - (25 September 2024) Apia, SAMOA – Last week, three Australian rugby teams visited to take part in Samoa’s 100 years of rugby celebrations. Women’s Australia A team faced off against Manusina in a thrilling match that ended...

REMARKS BY THE ACTING PRIME MINISTER, HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO ON THE OCCASION OF THE CROWNING OF THE MISS UNIVERSE SAMOA – MS. HAYLANI PEARL KURUPPU
SAMOA, September 20 - (20TH SEPTEMBER 2024, ORATOR HOTEL AT 4:30PM) Ladies and gentlemen, Today marks the dawn of a new chapter in the history of pageantry for our nation. We gather here to celebrate and crown our Miss Universe Samoa, who will...

PRESS RELEASE – SAMOA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO THE NEW DELHI DECLARATION AT THE 2ND ASIA PACIFIC MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AVIATION
SAMOA, September 16 - New Delhi, India/September 2024 – Samoa has reiterated its dedication to enhancing connectivity and fostering development within the Asia and Pacific communities by committing to the New Delhi Declaration at the 2nd Asia...

Remarks by Public Affairs Officer, Laila Gillam at the State Partnership Program Nevada National Guard Subject Matter Exchange with Samoa Prisons and Corrections Services.
SAMOA, September 12 - (September 13, 2024) Faafetai Deacon Siaosi for that wonderful word. Deputy Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga Members of the Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa lava, It is my privilege...