Commemoration of Father’s Day in Samoa

Cabinet has approved the programme for the commemoration of Father’s Day in Samoa at 10.00am on Friday, 9 August 2013, at the Tooa Salamasina Hall, Sogi.

The theme for the day is, “Samoa has chosen to be governed by principles of good governance.�?

The new book of Samoa’s honorifics and salutations (Tusi Faalupega Lomiga 2) will also be launched on Friday. The programme will be lead with a prayer by Reverend Taumafai Komiti. A welcoming address will be given by Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development, Afioga Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe-Tago and the Keynote Address will be presented by Honourable Prime Minister, Susuga Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

TV One is airing a special television programme all this week for the fathers of Samoa.

New water project for Vailele village

Cabinet has approved the programme for the opening of the new water project for the village of Vailele at 10:00am on Friday, 9 August 2013.

The project encompassed the laying of water pipes for the whole village, development of water catchment areas, installation of new water filtering machines, a room for water treatment and water tanks to reserve water for distribution.

The project was made possible with assistance by the Government of Samoa and the European Union.

Financial assistance for the Samoa Hockey Federation

Cabinet has approved financial assistance of $50,000.00 for the Samoa Hockey Association to help with their preparations for the upcoming Oceania Pacific Cup 2013, scheduled to be held in New Zealand on 28 October – 3 November 2013.

Team Samoa consists of 40 members, including competitors in the men’s and women’s divisions as well as management.

Countries expected to compete at the tournament include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

Samoa will use this tournament to gain international exposure and world ranking points.

The focus is to lift the standard of the sport and to win gold medals for Samoa at this tournament.

ADRA-Samoa give more assistance

Cabinet has approved the assistance by the Samoa Seventh Day Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA-Samoa) for 60 more families whose homes were affected by Cyclone Evan.

ADRA-Samoa’s first round of assistance was issued in June this year.

Affected families in the villages of Lelata, Leone and Magiagi in the Vaimauga district will receive $3,000.00 worth of building materials.

In addition, building permit fees for these families will also be waived by the Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure.

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