APIA: 21 Oct 2009 -A new economic report says Samoa’s innovative program for bulk oil purchasing, storage and distribution is enabling the country to take greater advantage of new trade opportunities and wider economic integration. The report, Pacific Economic Survey 2009, engaging with the world says if adopted across the Pacific, the Samoan model has [...]

APIA: Monday 12 October 2009 – The new Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) began his term today, welcomed back into the organisation for which he has worked before. Mr. David Sheppard has over 30 years experience in the conservation and environment field at the national, regional and international levels.  [...]

APIA: 7 Oct 2009 – The US Chargé d’Affaires in Apia, Arnold Campbell today reiterated the US Government’s commitment to assisting the Pacific Islands affected by the Tsunami as he presented Independent State of Samoa Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Honorable Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi with a US Government relief aid grant. [...]

APIA: 7 Oct 2009 – Fresh water is about to be restored to Manono Island just off the main island of Upolu in Samoa after five days. The water pipeline was fractured during the earthquake and subsequent tsunami which hit the country last Wednesday. Approximately 800 locals have been without fresh water since the tsunami. [...]

APIA: 2 Oct 2009 – New Zealand is looking at re-establishing the tourism industry on the East and Southern Cost of Upolu that has been wiped out by last Tuesday’s tsunami. Foreign Minister Murray McCully said last night that the industry has been highly successful before the tragedy and his government is looking at creative [...]