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  Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Samoa (Western Samoa until 1997, German Samoa from 1900 to 1914) is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
German Samoa was renamed Western Samoa, New Zealand continued the occupation of Western Samoa throughout World War I. In 1919, under the Treaty of Versailles, Germany dropped its claims to the islands and they were granted to New Zealand as a mandate.
New Zealand administered Western Samoa under the auspices of the League of Nations and then as a United Nations trusteeship until the country received its independence on January 1, 1962 as Western Samoa, making it the first Polynesian nation to reestablish independence in the 20th century.
www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/s/sa/samoa.html   (224 words)

  
 American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
American Samoa is a unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the South Pacific Ocean.
Originally inhabited as early as 1000 BC, Samoa was reached by European explorers in the 18th century.
Although technically considered "unorganized" in that the U.S. Congress has not passed an Organic Act for the territory, American Samoa is self-governing under a constitution that became effective on July 1, 1967.
www.bidprobe.com /en/wikipedia/a/am/american_samoa.html   (310 words)

  
 American Samoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
American Samoa is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the South Pacific Ocean, to the East of the larger state of Samoa.
The US Territory of American Samoa is on the United Nations list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, a listing which is disputed by the country.
The American Samoa national soccer team holds an unwanted world record in international soccer—the record defeat in an international match, a 31-0 crushing by Australia on April 11, 2001.
www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/American_Samoa   (658 words)

  
 History of Samoa
New Zealand administered Western Samoa under the auspices of the League of Nations and then as a UN trusteeship until independence in 1962.
Western Samoa was the first Pacific Island country to gain its independence.
Samoa had been known simply as Samoa in the United Nations since joining the organization in 1976.
infotut.com /geography/Samoa   (261 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
American Samoa is a United States territory in the South Pacific Ocean.
American Samoa was organized as a territory of the United States on February 20, 1929.
Not to be confused with the adjacent nation of Samoa.
www.askmytutor.co.uk /a/am/american_samoa.html   (215 words)

  
 Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Independent State of Samoa (conventional long form) or Samoa (conventional short form) is a country comprising a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Settled as early as 1500 BC, Samoa was "discovered" by European explorers in the 18th century.
The 1960 constitution of Samoa (which formally came into force with independence) is based on the British pattern of parliamentary democracy, modified to take account of Samoan customs.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/sa/Samoa.htm   (607 words)

  
 Ministry of Communications and Information Technology - MCIT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Apia Samoa Temple is one of four operating temples of the Church in the Pacific Islands, and one of 120 operating temples worldwide.
Samoa is considered one of the most fertile breeding grounds for rugby talent in players of Samoan descent are currently on the roster of elite clubs and National teams in Australia and New Zealand.
Samoa was also close to defeating England, the eventual champions in 2003 at the RWC to secure a place in the finals.
www.mcit.gov.ws   (5692 words)

  
 Fujitsu NZ to deliver turnkey project to Samoa Communications : FUJITSU Australia
Samoa Communications Chief Executive Officer, Mark Yeoman, said: "In linking the two islands of Upolu and Savaii, we needed a reliable and high quality broadband solution.
Fujitsu will take overall responsibility for the turnkey project and has assisted Samoa Communications with much of the network planning and design, including the calculation of radio path characteristics.
Samoa Communications staff will participate in the installation and commissioning of the network under the supervision of Fujitsu, which will also provide the necessary training to local staff to maintain and operate the new network.
www.fujitsu.com /au/news/pr/archives/2002/20020508-02.html   (668 words)

  
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This body corporate became known as the Samoa Communications Ltd., a public company fully owned by government; and the establishment of a Spectrum Management Agency responsible for the orderly and efficient operation of the telecommunications spectrum including the use of frequency bands and all forms of radio transmissions and emissions.
Samoa has just started the reform process, and there is only one major service provider.
Samoa Communications Ltd. (SCL) and government are obligated to review the company's Statement of Corporate Objectives every year, and ensure that services are provided within a given price range, at a prescribed quality level.
itu.int /ITU-D/study_groups/SGP_1998-2002/SG1/Documents/2000/121e.doc   (1341 words)

  
 Communications Of Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
If you would like to use this flag of Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this map of Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
If you would like to use this information for Samoa or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/samoa_country_communications.shtml   (194 words)

  
 Samoan Sensation - Samoa Films
Synopsis: Examines the present situation of AIDS in Western Samoa; educational efforts to prevent AIDS; the ability of health services to handle it; and presents the controversial case of one young man who contracted the disease in New Zealand and returned home to die.
She claimed that in Samoa, this was the most enjoyable and happy time of life.
Synopsis: Illustrates everyday life in the then UN Trusteeship of Western Samoa, such as the growing of crops, the port of Apia, church building, and the work of New Zealand government officers and administrators in preparation for self-government.
www.samoa.co.uk /samoan-film-video.html   (5519 words)

  
 Communications Office - Weekly Reports - November 6, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
During the ceremony, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by the Government of American Samoa and the NWS to establish a NOAA Weather Radio and emergency broadcast system in the Territory.
On October 29-31, 2003, the NWS hosted the annual Samoa Meteorological Coordination and a Samoa Communications Upgrade Project in American Samoa.
Participants included the Samoa Meteorological Service, South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Samoa Airport Authority, the American Samoa Telephone Communications Authority, the Samoa Communications Limited, the Territorial Emergency Management Coordination, and the Federal Aviation Administration.
www.nws.noaa.gov /com/weekly/wk110603.htm   (1459 words)

  
 Samoa Telephone system - Communications
coaxial cable - a multichannel communication cable consisting of a central conducting wire, surrounded by and insulated from a cylindrical conducting shell; a large number of telephone channels can be made available within the insulated space by the use of a large number of carrier frequencies.
fiber-optic cable - a multichannel communications cable using a thread of optical glass fibers as a transmission medium in which the signal (voice, video, etc.) is in the form of a coded pulse of light.
landline - communication wire or cable of any sort that is installed on poles or buried in the ground.
www.indexmundi.com /samoa/telephone_system.html   (546 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
This is a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned.
Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade.
Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes.
www.odci.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/aq.html   (912 words)

  
 Samoan Sensation - Web Servers/Sites in Samoa
Gateway services to the Internet within Samoa are managed by Samoa Communications a government owned body.
There are three Internet Service Providers operating in Samoa: lesamoa.net, samoa.ws and ipasifika.net, all of whom connect to the Samoa Communications backbone at 128kb/s
News from Samoa's daily newspaper, updated on a frequent but irregular basis.
www.samoa.co.uk /samoan-servers.html   (603 words)

  
 TrendTek clients, Telecom Fiji Limited, Telstra, East Timor, Samoa Communications Corporation, Western Samoa, American ...
TrendTek is well positioned to address all of these functions intrinsic in the supply chain having initiated and participated in many similar projects over a long period of time.
The emphasis within TrendTek is one of close and on-going customer and internal communication in order to ensure that all of the aspects are considered as a total entity and that the product and its supply process are not biased into any particular area.
Quality communications is our business; getting it right first time, on time, every time is our way of life.
www.trendtek.com.au /aboutus.htm   (803 words)

  
 Samoa - Telecoms Market Overview & Statistics - BuddeComm
Samoa’s telecom sector is partially liberalised but as yet, there is no independent regulator.
The incumbent telco SamoaTel was corporatised in 1999 and holds a 10-year exclusive licence to provide the main postal and telecom services in Samoa.
Samoa’s communications sector is undergoing reforms to improve its performance and keep abreast of technological advancements of the more developed countries.
www.budde.com.au /Reports/Contents/Samoa-Telecoms-Market-Overview-Statistics-912.html?r=44   (238 words)

  
 Story
The event was attended by eager baseball players itching to slug and slide in the dust, from as young as 3 to 17 years of age, as well as parents and supporters of the game.
Solaita also gave special thanks to parents who support the league each year and stated that it was wonderful to see whole families showing up to cheer on their sons and daughters.
Little League commissioner Larry Sanitoa told Samoa News that this year's season was a little late in starting due to the recent softball league that had finished last week, and that as usual, many young players have registered for this year's season.
www.samoanews.com /tuesday.06152004/TUsports/story4.html   (620 words)

  
 SAMOANET - American Samoa - Communications & Mail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
American Samoa has one of the most complete and modern telecommunication systems in the pacific islands.
These are being upgraded, and healthy competitive communications firms will soon be upgrading to fiber optics and the intrinsic high bandwidth capabilities.
On a smaller level, HF and 2-meter radio communications are used and supported by the Amateur Radio Relay League affiliate, SARA (Samoa Amateur Radio Association), who also maintains and operates 3 radio repeaters that interconnect Tutuila with the Manuas, as well as internationally with Western Samoa.
www.samoanet.com /americansamoa/comm/astacomm.html   (322 words)

  
 Communications in Samoa -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Communications in Samoa -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
(A communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves) Radio (A radio or television show) broadcast stations:
(A group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific midway between Hawaii and Australia; its climate and scenery and Polynesian culture make it a popular tourist stop) Samoa
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/communications_in_samoa.htm   (175 words)

  
 SAMOANET - American Samoa - Business in American Samoa
To support businesses, American Samoa provides a concessionary immigration policy for the entry and employment of non-U.S. citizens or nationals who provide specialized skills that are not available from the local work force.
There are over 20 resident lawyers in 12 firms in active practice in American Samoa to serve all legal requirements of business.
There are over 1900 licensed businesses and all manner of high tech equipment, including computers, data processing, and high tech communications available to businesses who need them.
www.samoanet.com /americansamoa/business/astabus.html   (399 words)

  
 Blue Sky Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Blue Sky Communications is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible.
From Internet connections to PCS mobile communications, we keep you up to date and on the go.
We have been proudly serving the territory of American Samoa for over 5 years and striving to improve our service in every way.
www.blueskynet.as   (199 words)

  
 American Samoa biography .ms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
American Samoa is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the South Pacific Ocean.
The American Samoa has Steps Point, the southernmost point in the United States (if you include insular areas; see extreme points for more information).
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american-samoa.biography.ms   (324 words)

  
 The Government of Western Samoa - Transport and Communications
Western Samoa is well served by 2050 km of sealed proclaimed roads.
The Public Works Department which is responsible for roads has an extensive development programme aimed at upgrading and maintaining the current roads.
Western Samoa's International Airport is able to accommodate Boeing 747 aircraft.
www.interwebinc.com /samoanew/invest/invest10.html   (450 words)

  
 American Samoa Country Information
note: American Samoa elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 7 November 2002 (next to be held 2 November 2004); results - Eni F. FALEOMAVAEGA (Democrat) reelected as delegate
This is a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 100% of the land is communally owned.
Samoa 30%, Canada 20%, Japan 20%, Australia 10%, New Zealand 10%, South Korea 10% (2003 est.)
gayjourney.com /info/american_samoa.htm   (917 words)

  
 Acceris Communications Partner, calling-up.com - ID # 228016 - xPectations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Calls are billed in one-minute increments, with partial minutes of usage rounded up to the next full minute.
Customers who wish to change or update their rate plan must contact Acceris Communications' customer support directly.
Additional help and resources are available by calling Acceris Communications Customer Support toll-free at 1-800-569-8700.
www.xpectations.com /agent/1010834.asp?agid=228016&cc=685   (416 words)

  
 Wilson Bulletin: Status of the Spotless Crake (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa.(Short Communications)@ HighBeam ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Status of the Spotless Crake (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa.(Short Communications)
In July 2001, during seabird surveys in dense montane rainforest at the summit of Ta'u, we documented the occurrence of the Spotless Crake (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa for the first time in 17 years.
The last sightings were made during 1985-1986 in lowland agricultural areas, semiwetland, and secondary forests.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:116669106&refid=holomed_1   (190 words)

  
 Media and Communications: American Samoa: Selected Internet Resources (Portals to the World, Library of Congress)
For information about additional resources on mass media and communications at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov).
Within the Library of Congress, the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room has an online search facility to discern what newspapers are available for consultation in that reading room: http://www.loc.gov/rr/news/fncr.html.
Run by the Pacific Islands Development Program at the East-West Center and the Center for Pacific Island Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this web site provides stories from across the Pacific.
www.loc.gov /rr/international/asian/americansamoa/resources/americansamoa-media.html   (241 words)

  
 Western Samoa : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
Western Samoa : Geography, People, Politics, Government, Economy, transport
Samoa has no formal defense structure or regular armed forces; informal defense ties exist with NZ, which is required to consider any Samoan request for assistance under the 1962 Treaty of Friendship
Students of the World => Countries of the World => Western Samoa
www.studentsoftheworld.info /infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=SAM   (851 words)

  
 Geography Olympics -- American Samoa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
note: American Samoa elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives; election last held 7 November 2002 (next to be held NA November 2004); results - Eni F. FALEOMAVAEGA (Democrat) reelected as delegate
Tourism, a developing sector, has been held back by the recurring financial difficulties in East Asia.
Indonesia 71.1%, Japan 7.7%, Samoa 7.7%, Australia 6.7% (2002)
www.geographyolympics.com /countries/aq.html   (844 words)

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