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Measina Festival Return: Samoa’s Teuila Festival is back from 30 August to 5 September 2026, rebranded as the Measina Festival to spotlight fa’a Samoa through performances, crafts, food, and family events in Apia. Public Enterprise Oversight: Cabinet has ordered the Ministry of Public Enterprises to review its governance framework and laws, after officials said Cabinet lacked full information on ministries and government corporations’ finances. Judiciary Update: Lands and Titles Court Deputy President Siliga Diana Roma was sworn in as Acting Supreme Court Judge, filling a Supreme Court shortage. District Development Programme Accountability: Government responded to public concerns over DDP withdrawals, saying public money must be accounted for and officials held accountable, while rejecting claims of corruption without clear proof. Fisheries Science in Apia: Samoa is hosting the WCPFC Scientific Committee, with PM Schmidt urging stronger, credible science for tuna management that will be felt in coastal villages. Climate Diplomacy: Forum foreign ministers backed a stronger regional climate push ahead of COP31, calling for more climate finance and Pacific leadership. Health System Clarification: Health Ministry says a viral photo of an emergency department setup is from years ago and doesn’t reflect current practices. Diaspora Voting Debate: A fresh argument says overseas Samoans’ voting rights deserve careful discussion, but can’t be treated as a simple “more voters = more democracy” fix. Marine Areas Bill Warning: Former AG Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum warns Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill could unsettle tourism investors and lenders. Digital Finance Angle: A policy-focused look argues Samoa’s fintech story should start with diaspora remittances, then build a wider system people use beyond transfers.

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Samoa’s Teuila Festival Returns in 2026 Celebrating the Heart of Samoan Arts and Culture

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Aug. 10, 2026

Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the 2026 Charming China (Guangdong): Lingnan Culture Travels to the South Pacific (Samoa) Event

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Chinese Ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing Attends the China Scholarship Night Event

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SAMOA AND FRANCE REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP

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SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE

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