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All Health Restrictions Nixed; Filipino Traveler Recounts “Trauma” Of Being Denied Entry At Faleolo

A business owner says the decision to nix all health restrictions and fully open Samoa’s borders to travelers is “good news” after an employee from the Philippines was denied entry at Faleolo International Airport early this month.

Effective Thursday, 22 September, travelers to Samoa are no longer required to meet stringent health restrictions that were part of Samoa’s travel advisory meant to safeguard the country from the COVID-19 virus and its variants.

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Samoa makes bold statement in Mexico as it receives coveted award

Samoa makes bold statement in Mexico as it receives coveted award.

Tina Mata’afa-Tufele Elise 22/09/2022 Tina Mata’afa-Tufele Elise 22/09/2022

First palolo rising predicted for 16 October

This year’s initial palolo rising is predicted to take place on Sunday, 16 October with some resorts in Savai’i already in high gear to welcome the highly coveted ocean delicacy with a festival.

The predicted date is based on traditional knowledge that says the first rising of the palolo occurs seven days after October’s full moon.

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fuel prices drop for september

The Minister of Finance, Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o has announced new changes in Retail Petroleum Prices, effective from 1st September 2022.

Earlier today The Honorable Minister advised of the latest changes in a Press Release which noted a decrease in Maximum Retail Prices for the month.

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ANNE CAIRNS WINS SILVER FOR SAMOA

The passionate paddler adds yet another amazing achievement to her track record after winning a silver medal in the Master 40 Women’s - V1 500 final this week, despite this being her first experience taking part in the competition.

Angela Scanlan 21/07/2022 Angela Scanlan 21/07/2022

Digicel Launches ‘FREEDOM TO BE’ Campaign

The new campaign draws inspiration from Samoa’s 60th Year of Independence along with the opening of international borders after 27 months and is a testament to the Company’s efforts to maximize opportunities for its customers.

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APTC, NUS and SQA renew partnership to strengthen Samoa’s TVET sector

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Samoa Qualifications Authority (SQA) renewed their commitment to continue working together to promote the delivery of quality, inclusive and relevant technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Samoa.

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Team Samoa for Commonwealth Games 2022, Birmingham, named.

Just two weeks after returning home from the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Team Samoa are ready to head off again to Birmingham, where they will contend in the Commonwealth Games, from 28th July - 8th August 2022.

Angelica Salele Sefo 22/06/2022 Angelica Salele Sefo 22/06/2022

Team samoa off to a good start in saipan

The latest update reported that after the first 5 days of the Tennis tournament, Eleanor Schuster has progressed to quarterfinals in the Women’s Singles to face Team Papua New Guinea’s Violet Apisah.