Introducing ‘glassphalt’ roads – a smashing idea? Apia, Samoa – Driving over broken glass would typically not be a good idea. However, a recent trial by the Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association (SRWMA) may see this as commonplace on our roads in Samoa. The production of glassphalt, a type of asphalt that contains crushed […]
Community
Church Opens Door to Learn about Child Protection
The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa at Fagalii continues to open its doors to host the ongoing community prevention programme by Samoa Victim Support Group to address violence against children. Despite evening services and church meetings on Sundays, the congregation still made time to continue learning as the Program reaches Module 4 of the Positive […]
Japan Provides an Improvement of the Sauago Village Water Supply System
The Government of Japan has provided an improved and more reliable water supply system to a population of close to 400 with 32 households including a Primary School in Sauago village. His Excellency, Mr. SENTA Keisuke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, took part in a handover ceremony of the project held earlier […]
Members of Parliament Should be Allowed to Leave their Party and Become Independent MPs
23 June 2022, Apia Samoa Parliament. Members of Parliament should be allowed to leave the political party they pledged to belong to, and become an Independent MP, if they are unhappy with the party for whatever reason. This is the opinion strongly put across by Member of Parliament for Faleata 4, Ale Vena Ale, during […]
Samalaeulu Primary School in Savaii Receives New Hall, Renovated Classrooms and Admin Building from Japan
The Government of Japan once again continues to assist the Big Island of Savaii with the development of education at its grass-roots level. Samalaeulu Primary School received their newly improved school facilities under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) through a handover ceremony held earlier today (17 June) at the school’s compound. […]
Talomua Supports Sustainable Food, Nutrition and Income Security for Community of Siupapa, Saleapaga of Lepa District
Apia, Samoa Saturday 18th June 2022, The farmers and fishers of Siupapa, Saleapaga of the District of Lepa hosted their Talomua event. The Talomua was held at the Assembly of God church compound at Siupapa, displaying various crops, livestock and fisheries as well as fine mats and other handmade crafts by the village women committee. […]
Gagaemauga No 1 Showcase First Harvest as part of 60th Independence Celebrations
Apia, Samoa Friday 17th June 2022, Farmers and fishers from the villages of Patamea, Samalaeulu, Mauga and Saleaula of the district of Gagaemauga number 1 in Savaii gathered to showcase their First Harvest (Ulua’i Seleselega) as part of their celebrations of the 60th Independence of Samoa. The First Harvest event took place at the grounds […]
Japan Fund New Scool Hall for Palauli Sisifo College in Savaii
Students of Palauli Sisifo College in Savaii and members of the community welcomed its second term of the academic year with the handover of their new school hall funded by the Government of Japan. His Excellency, Mr. SENTA Keisuke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, congratulated the school at the ceremony that was […]
New Zealand High Commissioner Supports Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association
The New Zealand High Commission has provided SAT $43,000 to support Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association (SRWMA) to procure and distribute 20 recycling stations and raise awareness about the importance of the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Funding was provided to the Non-Government Organisation via the New Zealand High Commission Fund, which […]
Give a Sincere Compliment – SVSG Holds Positive Discipline Parenting Programme in Siumu
“Giving a sincere compliment is a loving way to brighten the day for your children while boosting your own happiness as a parent. Laughing at minor mistakes your child makes instead of a punishment, avoids disciplining your children with anger, which leads to violence.” This is the testimony of Tofaeono Tesimale, a 55 year old […]
