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Samoa to be the first Pacific nation to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM)

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In October of this year, Samoa is set to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM), making it the first Small Island Developing State from the Pacific to do…

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The Government of Samoa has planted a tree for the Queen’s Green Canopy to honour the 70 years of service of Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth. The…

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On January 1st 1962, Western Samoa achieved its independence from New Zealand. Nevertheless, this day is observed on June 1st and is still acknowledged by the Samoan society in New…

Samoan Agriculture - A Samoan woman cleans the inner bark with a shell scraper, using a sloping board for support when making the bark cloth.

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Diversifying the agriculture and fisheries sector in Samoa is key to unlock the country’s green and blue economy potential, particularly through the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for women and…

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While the Pacific and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have avoided some of the worst health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the closure of international travel and lockdowns to curb the…

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The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved US$25 million in grants to support Samoa’s social and economic response and recovery from COVID-19 and boost efforts to build resilience…