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Samoa Shipping Corporation: Vacancy – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Samoa Shipping Corporation: Vacancy – Mechanical Maintenance EngineerSeptember 10, 2025Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Related posts: JOB VACANCY : FINANCE ASSISTANT EATHU CASTING AND FORGING CO., LTD CBS Security Officer – Vacancy...

Victoria University Appoints Samoa’s Dr Emma Dunlop-Bennett as Assistant Vice-Chancellor Pasifika
Samoa’s Dr Emma Dunlop-Bennett has been appointed by Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington as Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika). Dr Dunlop-Bennett is from the aiga Sā Petāia, Sā Te’o and Sā Atoā in Samoa. Her mother, afioga...

BSP rates 15th September 2025
BSP rates 15th September 2025September 15, 2025Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Related posts: DBS SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SPA Vehicle Tender Sale Samoa Shipping Corporation Vacancy Advertisement. JOB VACANCIES – FOOTBALL FEDERATION SAMOA...

Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China
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Josephine's engineering dreams start in China
Proudly representing Samoa in China, Josephine Elisapeta Lesatele begins her studies in civil engineering—a dream built on faith, family, and determination (Photo: Supplied) It is a journey Josephine Elisapeta Lesatele from the villages of...

Commonwealth research says punitive laws impede free speech, seeks sweeping reforms
The three Commonwealth Accredited Organisations, whose networks span across the globe, call on all Member States, in accordance with the mandate provided by Heads of Government at the 2024 CHOGM, to urgently repeal laws that criminalise legitimate...

Whangārei firm McKay completes sea trials of Samoa’s first low-carbon boats
McKay reported the vessel had the ability to run continuously for seven hours while maintaining speeds of about 11km/h. The marine system integrator said the performance supported a range of more than 90km on a single charge, even in overcast...

Watch USA v Samoa: Live streams, TV info for Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash
Watch USA v Samoa to see if the United States can somehow escape Pool A and reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. USA currently sit third in the group on three points, five points shy of the second-placed Australia, who they drew with...

Samoa poised for new Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt
The preliminary results suggest the end of caretaker Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa’s reign. Fiamē - who was previously part of FAST - and five Cabinet ministers were removed earlier this year after a series of political controversies,...

Where will the partial solar eclipse be visible on Sept. 21?
The path of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, 2025. (Image credit: Fred Espenak and Michael Zeiler, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Based on work at EclipseWise.com and...

Commonwealth shared scholarships now accepting applications for Master's programs in UK
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom has launched its application process for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships programme, providing financial support for Master's degree candidates from developing Commonwealth...

Civilization exchange and mutual learning in maritime training for Pacific island countries
[Photo provided to China Daily] Building on shared maritime cultural roots, and exploring avenues to deepen multifaceted cooperation in the new era, China launched a practical training program for Pacific Island maritime officials. This initiative...

LIQUIDATION NOTICE – SOLAR FOR SAMOA LTD
LIQUIDATION NOTICE – SOLAR FOR SAMOA LTDSeptember 4, 2025Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Related posts: JOB VACANCY : FINANCE ASSISTANT EATHU CASTING AND FORGING CO., LTD DBS SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SPA Vehicle Tender Sale LIQUIDATION...

Palau College celebrates first 4-year degree program and new science building; nation prepares to build new K-12 school in Ngchesar
Palau is celebrating major milestones in education, with Palau Community College launching its first four-year degree program and the government moving ahead with plans for a new K-12 school in Ngchesar. Palau Community College announced the...
SPREP-hosted Emma Luke Regional Earth Observation Centre launched in Samoa
The legacy of a regional geospatial pioneer, who actively advocated for Earth Observation, environmental conservation, and climate resilience will live on to make a difference in the lives of Pacific communities, with the launch of the Emma Luke...

nbs Weightlifters Return with 3 Gold and 2 Silver Medals for Samoa
The nbs Samoa Weightlifting Team have wrapped up the Commonwealth Championships in India with 3 Gold and 2 Silver Medals, setting 4 new Commonwealth records and 6 Oceania records. Speaking to Samoa Global News Head Coach and IWF Executive Board...

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Talei Tu’inukuafe with her proud aiga (family), including her little son, who was born while she was in the middle of her doctoral research. (Photo: Supplied) Graduating with a PhD in art history in the University of Auckland’s Spring ceremonies,...

Samoa’s election: Personal rivalries, geopolitical tensions and everything else you need to know
Why was the election called? The Pacific country of about 219,000 people is hoping to usher in a new era of stability after a turbulent political chapter. Fiamē survived two no-confidence motions in the span of two weeks in February and March, but...
FAST out in front as counting heats up in Samoa
A Samoan political scientist says the high voter count for the FAST party can be attributed to their campaign for social protection. Provisional results show that Samoa is on track for a new prime minister, with the FAST party picking up 31 of the...