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The United Nations Resident Coordinator for the UN Multi-Country Office in Samoa presents his Credentials to the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator for the UN Multi-Country Office in Samoa presents his Credentials to the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa.

SAMOA, August 18 - Apia, Samoa- 18 August, 2023| Mr. Themba Kalua, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UN RC) for the United Nations Multi-Country Office (UN MCO) for the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau presented his...

Address by the Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa  on WHO – 75th Anniversary Celebration Thursday 13th July, 2023

Address by the Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa on WHO – 75th Anniversary Celebration Thursday 13th July, 2023

SAMOA, July 13 - Minister of Health, HonValasi Luapitofanua Toogamaga Tafito SeleseleDr. Kim Eva Dickson, WHO Representative for American Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau,Visiting colleagues from the WHO Regional and subregional...

For the sake of our future generations, Niue issues challenge at global plastics treaty negotiations

For the sake of our future generations, Niue issues challenge at global plastics treaty negotiations

29 May 2023, Paris France – “We are challenging the global forum on behalf of our future generations. The impacts are being felt today but it will be worse in the future if we don't do anything now.” The challenge comes from Niue, one of the...

KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT AT THE SECOND ANNUAL INTRA-CLIMATE SERVICES AND RELATED APPLICATIONS (CLIMSA) FORUM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT AT THE SECOND ANNUAL INTRA-CLIMATE SERVICES AND RELATED APPLICATIONS (CLIMSA) FORUM

SAMOA, September 26 - Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentelmen, It is my honor to address this Second annual Intra-Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) forum on behalf of the Government of Samoa and would like to...

UNICEF’s Pacific representative formally introduced to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.

UNICEF’s Pacific representative formally introduced to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare.

UNICEF’s Pacific representative formally introduced to Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare. PM Hon. Manasseh Sogavare discussing with UNICEF’s Pacific representative Mr. Jonathan Veitch. The new United Nations International Children’s Emergency...

MESSAGE BY THE HOH. MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES (MAF), LA’AULIALEMALIETOA LEUATEA POLATAIVAO FOSI SCHMIDT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANT HEALTH (Thursday, 12th May, 2022)

MESSAGE BY THE HOH. MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES (MAF), LA’AULIALEMALIETOA LEUATEA POLATAIVAO FOSI SCHMIDT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLANT HEALTH (Thursday, 12th May, 2022)

SAMOA, May 11 - Talofa and greetings to you all! This special message is being issued to commemorate the International Day of Plant Health which is being observed on the 12th of May annually since it was launched by the Food and Agriculture...

2021 Pacific Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting proceeding

2021 Pacific Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting proceeding

SAMOA, December 14 - PASO NEWS PORT VILA: Regional preparations are underway for a virtual Regional Aviation Minister’s Meeting (RAMM) in April 2021 to progress Pacific aviation solutions, after the planned March 2020 RAMM in Papua New Guinea was...

Keynote Address by the Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade  Pacific Regional Conference on Anti-Corruption: Unity Against Corruption from  3 – 6 February 2020, Kiribati.

Keynote Address by the Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pacific Regional Conference on Anti-Corruption: Unity Against Corruption from 3 – 6 February 2020, Kiribati.

SAMOA, February 6 - I am honoured to be asked to speak at the opening of this important Pacific Regional Conference on Anti-Corruption: Pacific Unity Against Corruption. I deliver these remarks at a time when, at the beginning of the new decade,...

PIONEERING ELECTRIC VEHICLE COURSE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

PIONEERING ELECTRIC VEHICLE COURSE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

[PRESS RELEASE – 9 APRIL 2025] – The first ever certified local course for electric vehicle (EV) mechanics has been completed, with the participants receiving their certificates today in a ceremony held at the National University of Samoa (NUS)....

Hawai‘i Hosts FestPAC for the First Time and Strengthens its Bonds with Island Nations

Hawai‘i Hosts FestPAC for the First Time and Strengthens its Bonds with Island Nations

Posted on Jul 1, 2024 in Main Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers had the honor of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai‘i for the first time in the festival’s...

SIX VILLAGES IN SAVAII RECEIVE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-LED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

SIX VILLAGES IN SAVAII RECEIVE FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY-LED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

[PRESS RELEASE Apia, SAMOA 01 April 2025] – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is once again supporting local communities who are at great risk from climate change due to their fragile ecosystems. Community-based...

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL PREPARED REMARKS FOR PRESS ENCOUNTER AT UN HOUSE

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL PREPARED REMARKS FOR PRESS ENCOUNTER AT UN HOUSE

Apia, Samoa 23rd August 2024 Talofa, I thank the government and people of Samoa for their warm welcome and exceptional hospitality. It is a privilege to visit this beautiful island. To experience its rich culture. And to witness both its immense...

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL PREPARED REMARKS FOR PRESS ENCOUNTER AT UN HOUSE

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL PREPARED REMARKS FOR PRESS ENCOUNTER AT UN HOUSE

SAMOA, August 22 - Apia, Samoa 23rd August 2024 Talofa, I thank the government and people of Samoa for their warm welcome and exceptional hospitality. It is a privilege to visit this beautiful island. To experience its rich culture. And to witness...

Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities

Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities

Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...

3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit, 20 to 22 May 2024

3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit, 20 to 22 May 2024

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit from 20 to 22 May 2024. The High-Level Visit is a platform for Singapore and Pacific Ministers to foster closer ties and exchange views in...

Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa

Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 4 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The crucial role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional...

SPREP’s Fourth Executive Board Meeting ends on a high

SPREP’s Fourth Executive Board Meeting ends on a high

Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 6 September 2024, Apia Samoa - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme’s...

17 November 2023: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

17 November 2023: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese at PIF, Falepili Union with Tuvalu announced, Albanese attends APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Marles in Indonesia, diplomatic announcements, Judge Charlesworth re-elected to ICJ, and more. Prime...

The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific: Marking Two Years Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific: Marking Two Years Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 9, 2024 The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation. As the most dynamic and fastest-growing region on earth, the Indo-Pacific is an essential driver of America’s future security and prosperity. The...

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki at the Welcome Reception, U.S. Embassy Residence

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki at the Welcome Reception, U.S. Embassy Residence

SAMOA, September 11 - (September 12, 2024) Faafetai Chaplain Lt Col (Todd) Brown for the thoughtful word of encouragement. Your Highnesses, Head of State and Masiofo Your Excellency, Council of Deputies and your good lady Honorable Deputy Prime...

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