April, 2012: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche visits Samoa.
Samoa had a real treat on their hands Tuesday April 24 as USCG Cutter Waesche pulled into Apia Harbor. The 418 foot ship is part of the new Legend-class of national security cutters designed to be the flagship of the USCG fleet.
April 7, 2012: US Embassy Brings Easter Egg Hunting to Samoa.
On April 7th the Chargé d’ Affaires Chad Berbert hosted an Easter egg hunt for the children under the care of the Samoa Victim Support Group at his residence in Vailima. Embassy staff were also invited to bring their families to take part in the festivities.
March 24, 2012 - Getting to know the Samoa Victims Support Group
From U.S. Ambassador Huebner's Blog: One of the highlights of my trip to Samoa earlier this month was spending a morning with the committed, courageous folks at the Samoa Victims Support Group (SVSG).
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April, 2012 - J. William Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Announcement.
The United States Embassy in Apia announced today 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 U.S. society and values. view full details »
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March 8, 2012 - Celebrating Women and Independence U.S. Ambassador David Huebner
Samoa celebrates 50 years of independence this year. There is no better time to recognize the need to help women achieve social, psychological, and economic freedom and independence than now. Read more »
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February, 2012 - Local Women stars in US programme
Ululoloa local Visceta Meredith and other entrepreneurs attended the 10,000 Women Global Entrepreneurship Training supported by the U.S. Government, Goldman Sachs, and top-ranked Thunderbird School of Global Management. read article »
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November, 2011 - U.S. Embassy Samoa Staff march in support of ending violence. November 2011
Making a stand and joining efforts in celebrating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign 2011 in Samoa, the Chargé d’Affaires Chad Berbert and staff of U.S. Embassy Apia joined more than 300 members of government ministries, diplomatic corps, international organizations and civil society groups in a march parade on November 25. view photos/read press release »
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November 10, 2011 - Secretary Clinton On America’s Pacific Century November 10, 2011 East-West Center Honolulu, Hawaii
Secretary Clinton delivered remarks from the East-West Center in Hawaii on America's policy and partnership with the East Asia and Pacific region. read entire speech: »
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November 20, 2011 - Talking With The Orator Fa’afiaulu
From U.S. Ambassador Huebner's blog: I always enjoy true underdog stories, so I have been looking forward to seeing O Le Tulafale (The Orator). O Le Tulafale is the first-ever Samoan feature film, shot entirely on Upolu and in the Samoan language. read entire post »
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October 14, 2011 - Ambassador Huebner's Blog Post: New Faces of America in Apia
Among the leadership duties that I most enjoy are assembling purpose-built teams and mentoring new colleagues. I am thus thoroughly enjoying transitions now underway at my Embassies with the arrival of our two new Deputy Chiefs of Mission. read entire post »
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October 05 , 2011 - Joint U.S. – NZ mission provides fresh water to Tokelau
U.S. Ambassador David Huebner said today the U.S. Government was working jointly with the Government of New Zealand to provide emergency fresh water supplies to Tokelau, which is in danger of running out of water in less than a week read more »
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June 16, 2011 - Faafafine, Survivor, Peace Corps, Savaii.
From U.S. Ambassador Huebner's blog: Another day Dr McWaine and I drove out to visit the set of the hit television series Survivor, which will be filming in Samoa for approximately five months. Survivor is serious — and very positive — business. The producers employ a few hundred people, many of whom are Samoans rather than imported foreigners. The producers train local workers, and they use local suppliers, craftsmen, contractors, and vendors. read entire post »
Visa Week
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The United States Embassy in Apia will hold its next Visa Interview Week from May 21 – 25.
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