Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame From State.gov. The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met yesterday with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa at the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Deputy Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed U.S.-Samoa cooperation and the Deputy Secretary’s recent …
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By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 15 September, 2022 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Fact Sheets, Key Officials, News | Tags: Deputy Secretary Sherman, Fact Sheet, Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame
July 13 – 17. The U.S Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Scott Brown and Mrs Gail Brown visited Samoa last week to commemorate American Independence with a reception held at the U.S Residence in Vailima. Honored guests included Their Highnesses Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi & Masiofo Faamausili; the Prime Minister of Samoa, …
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By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 25 July, 2018 | Categories: Culture, East Asia & Pacific, Education, Former Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Independence Day, Magiagi Primary School, Samoa, Savaii
The fifth Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Honolulu, Hawai‘i will take place January 16-18, 2018, through a partnership between the East-West Center’s Pacific Islands Development Program (PIDP) and the U.S. Department of State . This comprehensive conference will provide emerging Pacific leaders, ages 25-35, with new skills and knowledge to advance the region’s economic vibrancy and civic engagement, thereby contributing to regional security …
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By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 10 January, 2018 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, News, Youth Diplomacy | Tags: PIDP, Young Pacific Leaders, Young Pacific Leaders Conference
By Gail Brown, wife of US Ambassador Scott Brown. Welcome to the first in a series of stories highlighting Pacific women for their contributions to humanity and the communities they serve. Earlier, I traveled to Samoa with my husband, U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown, to present his credentials to the new Head of State, His Highness Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II. After having …
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By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 22 September, 2017 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, News | Tags: Fani, Fealofani (Fani) Bruun, Moana movie
Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific Susan Thornton was in Samoa as the head of the U.S. Delegation to the 2017 Pacific Islands Forum. She was interviewed by Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson, who has worked for more than 15 years as a journalist, media trainer and communications specialist in environment and development issues. …
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By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 11 September, 2017 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, News | Tags: 2017 Pacific Islands Forum, Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific, Acting Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific Susan Thornton, Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson
The United States Embassy in Apia announces that resident nationals of Samoa are now eligible to apply for the J. William Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions and offers program participants insight into …
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By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 15 June, 2017 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Communications/Journalism, Economic Development/Finance and Banking, Educational Administration, HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention, Human Rights, International Relations, J. William Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program, Natural Resources/Environmental Policy/Climate Change, Planning and Policy, Public Health Policy and Management, Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration, United States Embassy in Apia
The U.S. Embassy Apia announces a funding opportunity of up to $35,000 USD (Samoa only) or $65,000 USD (regional) for projects in the realm of Environment, Science, Technology, and Health. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) within Samoa, or regional bodies that include Samoa in its mandate. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance …
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By Mike Cousins | 18 February, 2016 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Environment, News, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Environment, funding, Health, Samoa, Science, Technology
The recent visit of U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert and Mrs. Gilbert to the beautiful isles of Samoa came during a particularly special holiday season of sharing and community. Upon arrival, Ambassador Gilbert and his wife Nancy spent time reading to local children at the Nelson Memorial Library American Corner. This was part of the ‘Faitau …
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By Public Affairs Section | 21 December, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Apia, Barack Obama, John Kerry, Nancy Gilbert, Nelson Memorial Library American Corner, Pacific-American Climate Fund, Peace Corps, Samoa, Savaii, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert, U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers, Upolu, USAID
PRESS RELEASE – December 11, 2015. The 87th group of United States Peace Corps Volunteers was sworn in on Friday, November 21st as twenty-one Peace Corps Trainees took the final step before moving into villages to begin their two year assignments. The volunteers just completed an intensive 10-week Pre-Service Training and will now move to …
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By Mike Cousins | 11 December, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Apia, Honorable Associate Minister of Education, Peace Corps, Peace Corps Volunteers, Samoa, Savaii, Sports and Culture, Tu’u’u Anisi’i Leota
A shipping container with over 400 boxes of reading, math, and science books has arrived in Apia, all the way from Pittsburgh, PA, with support from Brother’s Brother Foundation in Pittsburgh and the Rotary Club of Apia . The textbooks are a donation to the Samoan Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture (MESC).
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By Mike Cousins | 24 November, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Public Affairs, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: and Culture, MESC, PA, Pittsburgh, Rotary Club of Apia, Samoan Ministry of Education, Sports
By the Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Apia. A Grantee Gathering was held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the U.S. Embassy Residence Vailima for the Organizations that received funding from U.S. Embassy Apia’s 2015 Public Diplomacy Grants. Embassy Apia’s Public Diplomacy Grants Program is a competitive program that offers small grants, from WST$5,000-$15,000, to …
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By Mike Cousins | 4 November, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: 2015 Public Diplomacy Grants, Angelina Wilkinson, Chargé d’ Affaires Ms. Angelina Wilkinson, Nelson Memorial Library, Samoa Alliance of Media Practitioners for Development, Samoa Family Health Association, Samoa National Youth Council, Samoa Victims Support Group, Scientific Research Organization of Samoa (SROS), SNYC, Temukisa Faumuina, The Katinas, U.S. Embassy Apia, UN Women, Vailima
By U.S. Embassy Public Affairs team, Samoa. Embassy Apia Celebrates 4th of July. Over 150 years ago the United States established consular relations with Samoa. Our strong relationship with Samoa is based on ties of family, faith and a wonderfully vibrant government to government partnership. Our countries are united by our shared democratic values and …
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By Mike Cousins | 6 July, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, News, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: 4th of July, Aiga Folau, Ambassador Gilbert, Apia, Fealofani Bruun, Gaualofa, Hawaii, Independence Day Celebration 2015, National Health Service (NHS), Samoa, Samoan Voyaging Society, Shriners Hospital, Tuasivi Hospital
By U.S. Ambassador, Mark Gilbert. The long wait was finally over when Nancy, Liz and I touched down at Faleolo Airport on the evening of Mother’s Day. After months of research and anticipation, I was very excited to finally visit the beautiful island country of Samoa and officially receive my accreditation as U.S. Ambassador to …
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By Mike Cousins | 16 June, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Embassy Apia, Exclusive Economic Zone, Faleolo Airport, Future Leaders Of The Pacific, His Honor Patu Tiavaasue F. Sapolu, Honorable Prime Minister Tuilaepa, Honorable Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Inc., International Military Education and Training, International Visitor Leadership Program, Maritime Law Enforcement “Shiprider”, Mark Gilbert, Matuaileoo Environmental Trust, METI, PACAM, Samoa, Sua Ocean Trench, U.S. Ambassador to Samoa, USAID Pacific American Climate Fund
By U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, Mark Gilbert. On my arrival to Samoa, I’d like to offer warm Pacific greetings and to share a few words about the strong relationship between our two countries. I am honored to have been chosen by President Barack Obama – our nation’s first Pacific Island president – …
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By Mike Cousins | 19 May, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, Former Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Samoa | Tags: Barack Obama, Chargé d’Affaires, Coast Guard, Pacific region, Peace Corps, People of Samoa, Peter Ganser, Samoa, U.S. Ambassador Mark Gilbert, USAID
From Emily Armitage, Branch Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate, Auckland. An exciting and inspirational week-long program featuring four NFL players made headlines in Samoa and provided a motivational message to youth around Upolu Island to dream big. From March 2-6, Embassy Apia hosted a second visit of National Football League (NFL) players in collaboration with …
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By Mike Cousins | 14 March, 2015 | Categories: East Asia & Pacific, News | Tags: Avele College, Chargé d’Affaires Peter Ganser, Dolphins, Education and Culture, Isaako Aaitui, MESC, National Football League, NFL, Olivier Vernon, Paul Soliai, Paul Soliai Foundation, Samoa, Samoan Ministry of Education, Samson Satele, Sauniatu Primary, Sport and Culture, St. Joseph’s College, The Ministry of Sport, Washington Redskins