Samoan tourism bouncing back, but recovery ongoing
Samoa's visitor arrivals have boosted the country's tourism sector recovery rate to 60 percent, but the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA)...
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Mar 10, 20231 min read
USAID Awards $1.5 Million to Support Community-Based Organizations Addressing Climate Adaptation
The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded grants worth USD $1.5 million to two...
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NZPBCIntern
Mar 2, 20231 min read
New project to drive Green Transformation of Samoa’s Transport Sector
A new multi-million Tala project will help Samoa accelerate climate change mitigation efforts through the low-carbon transition of its...
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NZPBCIntern
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Samoa Employment Statistics
The Samoan Bureau of Statistics has released Employment Statistics for the December 2022 quarter. For access to the report, follow the...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
New project to drive Green Transformation of Samoa’s Transport Sector
A new multi-million Tala project will help Samoa accelerate climate change mitigation efforts through the low-carbon transition of its...
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NZPBCIntern
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Samoa absorbing the shock of the pandemic well
Samoa has done it tough since the government closed the international border in March 2020 to keep COVID-19 at bay. GDP declined by 10.3%...
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Feb 16, 20231 min read
European Union reaffirms its commitment in Samoa’s climate change and water sectors
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Samoa have signed a Financing Agreement of EUR 13.5 million (approximately SAT 38 million),...
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NZPBCIntern
Feb 2, 20231 min read
'Agriculture used to be the backbone of Samoa's economy' says Farmers Association
The Samoa Farmers Association is concerned with the decline in the country's agriculture sector outlined in a new government report. The...
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NZPBCIntern
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Samoa govt fears labour drain after Canberra offers work visas
Samoa's Acting Prime Minister has expressed concern at Australia offering up to 3000 visas for Pacific migrants, saying it will further...
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NZPBCIntern
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Drought imperils Samoa power generation
Samoa's hydro electric power generation is under threat due to the prolonged dry season. The Electric Power Corporation said hydro power...
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NZPBCIntern
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Samoa population tips over the 200,000 mark
Samoa's population has increased in the past six years by four percent, to 205,557. The official report of the Samoa Population Housing...
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NZPBCIntern
Dec 8, 20221 min read
PACER Plus supports Samoan exporters and stakeholders in improving trade through ePhytos
More than 10 Samoan exporters attended the opening of the PACER Plus ePhyto Workshop in Apia today. Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture...
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NZPBCIntern
Oct 13, 20221 min read
American Samoa and Samoa talks to take place in Apia
The second round of the American Samoa and Samoa talks will take place in Apia. American Samoa's delegation, led by Governor Lemanu...
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NZPBCIntern
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Samoa reviews overseas employer schemes
Samoa's Minister for Police and Prisons has raised concerns over the loss of police officers to New Zealand's Recognized Seasonal...
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Sep 22, 20221 min read
Samoa ditches mandatory testing
Travellers to Samoa no longer face mandatory Covid testing and other health restrictions. Covid rapid antigen nasal test. Self test at...
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NZPBCIntern
Aug 2, 20221 min read
New Pacific Entry Requirements Page!
Kia Orāna NZPBC members! With borders finally beginning to open in the Pacific, we understand it can be difficult navigating the travel...
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NZPBCIntern
Aug 2, 20221 min read
PM announces $15m to support Samoa with climate change priorities
New Zealand will provide $15m to support Samoa with its climate change priorities. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement on...
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NZPBCIntern
Jul 27, 20221 min read
Samoa to end Covid state of emergency ahead of reopening
After two years Samoa has removed its Covid-19 state of emergency ahead of opening its national borders on August 1. Prime Minister Fiame...
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NZPBCIntern
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Samoa's tourism services exports poised for take off
Samoa’s successful vaccination program leaves it poised to reopen its international border. Open borders mean tourism should start to...
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Jun 13, 20221 min read
Tourist chief welcomes reopening of borders to tourists
A tourism organisation is hoping that at least ten Pacific nations will be open again to tourists by the end of the year. Fiji, Tahiti,...
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