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British High Commission Apia, Samoa

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Joined May 2020
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In a message at Pacific Pre-COP, the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed the UK’s support for Pacific priorities and Pacific-led climate solutions. The UK is backing the Pacific Resilience Facility with £10m over three years, helping build a more resilient future. 🌏
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#UNGA81 might feel a long way from this part of the world, but the conversations happening in New York don’t just stay there. Across the Indo-Pacific, the UK works with the UN and partners to turn shared priorities into action. This is how 👇 @UNESCAP
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📢 ANNOUNCED | A further £10 million of UK funding over the next three years will support the Pacific Resilience Facility to deliver locally led solutions that respond to climate change across the Pacific. @ForumSEC
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Speaking at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau today, UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Rosie Winterton announced this support for the PRF, a key ask from Pacific leaders and communities.
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Delighted to host Nacoa and the team behind the Guinness World Record winning world's first time traveling double marathon. A fantastic achievement raising awareness for children affected by parental alcohol misuse. The team also met with SVSG and the Salvation Army
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The British High Commission was absolutely delighted to host a farewell reception for the incredible athletes, coaches, and officials of Team Samoa as they prepare for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 What a match to finish on! 🇫🇷 ​Anyone who thought the third-place play-off would be quiet was proven completely wrong. Both England and France played with incredible pride, passion, and determination right to the final whistle.
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British High Commissioner Mr. Nethercott visit the Samoa Conservation Society to discuss our partnership for nature! ​From protecting plants & butterflies to building wheelchair-accessible trails and boosting carbon audits, the UK is proud to support community-led conservation.
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Acting Deputy High Commissioner William Fleetwood was delighted to visit the JAWS office for the BBC Media Action Practical MoJo Mentoring Session. 🇼🇸🇬🇧 Proud to support BBCMA & JAWS in strengthening multimedia-ready newsrooms across Samoa. #MediaFreedom
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Congratulations! #ThreeLions 🦁🦁🦁 have made it to the Semi-Finals! Let's bring it home boys! GO! ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 GO!
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What a game! 😮‍💨⚽ Respect to Team DR Congo for a brave performance, but it's England who march on to the Round of 16! 🏴 🌟 Harry Kane delivers yet again—leading from the front and becoming England’s hero on a memorable night. Come on, Three Lions! 🦁🦁🦁 #BRINGITHOMEBOYS!!!!
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📣 WHAT A START! ⚽🇬🇧 ​From London to Apia, the beautiful game brings us all together! What an incredible way to kick off #WorldCup2026 with a sensational 4–2 win against Croatia. ​It’s coming home! ⚽🇬🇧🇼🇸 ​#GrowingTogether #UKinSamoa #FootballIsHome #Samoa
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🇬🇧🇼🇸 Hosting Friends from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨ ​The British High Commissioner was delighted to host a reception welcoming a delegation of Scottish cultural, educational, and heritage experts to Samoa. ​#UKinSamoa #TiapapataArtCentre #CulturalExchange #BeautifulSamoa
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🏉 Great to attend the Aana Rugby Tournament last Saturday — celebrating aiga, faith & the next generation of Samoan rugby talent. “In rugby… we are strongest when we stand together — one team, one aiga.” Proud to support grassroots rugby & Pacific priorities. #UKinSamoa
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📚 The British High Commission was pleased to support the 15th Annual Story Writing Competition. The High Commissioner delivered the keynote and presented prizes to outstanding young writers. “Stories are not just words on a page — they shape how we think, feel, and connect.”
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As always, a good audience with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I thank His Majesty, the people, and the entire United Kingdom for their ironclad support for our people. Photo: The Royal Family. @RoyalFamily
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Great meeting with Samoa’s Minister for Health to discuss strengthening healthcare. ​To help fight Dengue, the UK & 🇦🇺 funded a new hematology analyzer (WST 170k) for local diagnostics. We’re also backing the Pacific via the Global Fund, with a £850M pledge supporting HIV care.
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🇬🇧🇼🇸 The British High Commissioner was delighted to attend the opening of Samoa’s new Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic. ​Huge credit to the clinicians, Ministry of Health, @UNSW, & UK logistics company Swire for funding this vital facility. 🏥✨ ​#UKinSamoa #Healthcare
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Incredible scenes at the 37th Vailima 7s!...Proud to support such a world-class showcase of Samoan rugby. Hounoured for the British High Commissioner to present the Bronze 🥉 and the 4th place awards, celebrating outstanding talent and spirit on display. 🇼🇸👏 #Marist7s #UKSamoa
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🇬🇧 A bittersweet farewell to Nifo Onesemo, one of our longest-serving & most cherished colleagues at the British High Commission! ​As an anchor of support to successive High Commissioners, her dedication & warmth leave a lasting legacy. ​Fa’afetai tele lava, Nifo! 🥂✨
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