The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said its policy dialogue and technical expertise are provided for the benefit of the Samoan people, after Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt dismissed the ADB's direct concerns over the Government’s plan to relaunch international jet services.In ...
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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20 June 2026, 11:30PM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said its policy dialogue and technical expertise are provided for the benefit of the Samoan people, after Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt dismissed the ADB's direct concerns over the Government’s plan to relaunch international jet services.
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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