24 January, 2019, Wellington New Zealand. Mahinarangi Tuala Warren is Samoa’s rising tennis star who has set herself the goal of becoming New Zealand’s No1 player for the Under 12s division. The 11-year old of Samoan-Maori decent competed in the New Zealand Under 12 Championship tournament held in Christchurch last week. Mahina was placed 9th in a field […]
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Samoa Consulate in Sydney Evacuated
11 Jan 2019, Sydney Australia. The Samoan consulate in Liverpool, Sydney was evacuated this morning after a suspicious package was found. The scare comes a day after a man in Victoria was charged with posting dozens of suspicious parcels containing asbestos to consulates and embassies across the country. Emergency services were called to the consulate […]
Agreement Formalises the ADB Office in Samoa
8 January 2019, Apia Samoa: A Host Country Agreement between the Government of Samoa and Asian Development Bank was signed today by Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and the President of ADB Takehiko Nakao. Held at the conference room in the office of the Prime Minister, Tuilaepa said the agreement is to formalise the establishment […]
President Says ADB Supports Economic Use of Customary Lands
The President of the Asian Development Bank, Takehiko Nakao is adamant that customary lands in Samoa are safe and that our people should not be worried. He made the comment during a press conference this afternoon when it was put to him by the media that some members of the community believed ADB was behind […]
Alapati Leiua: Bristol Bears’ Samoa back signs extended contract to 2021
The 30-year-old Samoa international has scored five Premiership tries so far this season. “We’re delighted that Alapati has agreed to continue being a big part of [our] journey going forward,” head coach Pat Lam told the Bears’ website. “He’s been a positive influence on and off the field with his experience.” Lam added: “Alapati consistently shows […]
President Takehiko Nakao of ADB Visits Samoa
Takehiko Nakao the ninth elected President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) touched down at Faleolo Airport this afternoon for a 3-day visit of Samoa. A former Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Mr Nakao has held senior positions in the Ministry of Finance of Japan, with extensive experience in international finance, a subject […]
We are Custodians of the Pacific Ocean
Pacific and Koronivia Pavilion Saturday 8 December 2018: 2.30 – 4.30pm Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat and Pacific Ocean Commissioner Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Special Envoy on Oceans Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen Despite the cold temperatures outside especially for us from the Pacific, I am very pleased that the atmosphere and […]
PM on Climate Finance: Some Remain Vague, Disinterested and Uncommitted
“Conference of Parties [COP24] of the UNFCCC, 10 December 2018, Katowice, POLAND Mr. Moderator, Distinguished Panelists The Paris Agreement was lauded as a remarkable feat of shared responsibility. It entered into force in record time because it was to our collective benefit to do so. Implementing the Paris Agreement reduces the risk of costly climate disasters […]
Climate Finance Important to ACP Group
Representative of the EU Presidency Honourable Ministers Heads of International and Regional Organisations Ladies and Gentlemen It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this ACP/EU Ministerial working lunch ably supported by our partner – The European Union. For ACP Member States, the adverse impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident and […]
New Caledonia’s quake-triggered tsunami alert lifted
There have been no reports of injuries or damage in the French overseas territory, officials say. Earlier, residents had been urged to go to shelters, following the 7.5 magnitude quake close to New Caledonia. New Caledonia – with a population of about 270,000 – is part of the Pacific’s “Ring of Fire”, where many earthquakes […]
