UNICEF welcomes a USD 140,000 Emergency Grant Aid from the Government and people of Japan that will strengthen the vaccine cold chain, and support the […]
NZHC Samoa continues support for community projects
Every year, the New Zealand High Commission in Samoa supports a range of local projects that contribute to wider community well-being and development, through the […]
Press Release from the Office Of The Legislative
Parliament’s live feed on Youtube commenced with its sitting of Tuesday 18th August 2020 and ceased its live feed with Facebook. The new initiative by […]
Central Bank of Samoa in partnership with ESCAP
The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United […]
Samoa Chamber of Commerce announces new Executive Council 2020-2021
The Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry closed off its call for nominations for its Executive Council on Wednesday 5 th August 2020 at 4pm. […]
Closing of Asaga Project & DFAT orientations
Orientation Workshops & Signing of Funding Agreements for the Successful Community-Based Organisations under the final round of the Small Grants Component of the Samoa Women […]
Cabinet appoints Savalenoa Mareva Betham Annandale as new AG
GOVERNMENT PRESS SECRETARIAT; Cabinet has upheld the recommendation from the Selection Panel to appoint Savalenoa Mareva Betham Annandale as the new Attorney General. Six applicants […]
LAUNCHING OF THE SECOND PHASE OF CONSULTATION OF THE NATIONAL ID SYSTEM KEYNOTE SPEECH
JULY 21, 2020 AT 4-6PM, TATTE CONVENTION CENTRE Faafetai tele i lau Susuga i le Faafeagaiga Maauga Motu, mo le tatou talosaga molia o lenei […]
Samoa achieving sustainable development targets
APIA, SAMOA 11 th JULY 2020; – Global shocks, natural disasters and health crises are disrupting national development, affecting economic growth, and undoing hard fought […]
SROS Olioli tests
Recently, there have been mentions on the media of Olioli wine made by Skyline and analytical tests performed by SROS. We would like to confirm […]
UNDP partners with NOLA to help people with disabilities during COVID-19
Apia, Samoa – About 450 persons with disabilities and their families living in Savaii have received much-needed essential supplies as part of UNDP’s COVID-19 assistance […]
Launching of the Faleasiu-uta Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd Pack-house
25th June 2020, APIA– The Faleasiu-uta Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd launched the successful completion of its packhouse initiative earlier today, which was made possible with […]
New COVID test kits & equipment handed over to SROS
APIA, 19 June 2020 – COVID-19 test kits and a machine to test for the virus, arrived today into Samoa and were handed over to […]
Samoa Chamber Internship Programme Training 2020
[Source: Samoa Chamber of Commerce] Chamber-Internship-Programme-Training-2020
THE 3 DRAFT BILLS BEFORE PARLIAMENT
[Source: Office of the Attorney General & Samoa Law Reform Commission] Brief-on-Bills Brief-on-Bills-Sam
Satui sworn in as the new Chief Justice
[Source: Government Press Secretariat] Chief-Justice-Eng Faatautoga-o-le-Faamasino-sili
Cabinet approves 2019 Pacific Games caterers
[Source: Government Press Secretariat] Cabinet has approved and awarded contracts to local businesses Denzal Services and Feepo Company Limited to provide Catering Services for the […]
Norwegian Prince visits Samoa’s biggest climate change adaptation project
The historic visit to Samoa by the Crown Prince of Norway included a stopover at the Vaisigano/Leone wall, which is part of the GEF-funded Economy-¬Wide […]
Crown Prince of Norway visits Samoa
[Source: Government Press Secretariat] HRH Haakon Magnus Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Norway is scheduled to arrive in Samoa this week on his first […]
Government strengthens permit issuance system
[Source: Government Press Secretariat] As part of government continuing push for public sector reforms and improvement in service delivery, the Ministry of Commerce Industry and […]
Presentation of credentials – People’s Republic of China
[Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade] H.E. Mr. Chao Xiaoliang arrived in Apia, on Friday, 29th of March 2019 to present his Letters of […]
April 2019 Fuel Prices
[Source: Ministry of Finance] Below are the official releases for April 2019 retail prices for petroleum products. Press Release – Fuel Prices April 2019 Faaaliga […]
Presentation of credentials – Socialist Republic of Vietnam
[Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] H.E. Mr. Ta Van Thong arrived in Apia, on Tuesday, 5th of March 2019 to present his Letters […]
Presentation of credentials – Kingdom of Norway
[Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] H.E. Mr. Paul Gulleik Larsen today presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State, His Highness, […]
Samoa & Israel sign visa waiver agreement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, 4 March, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, Israel, met with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi. An […]
Presentation of credentials – Romania
[Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] H.E. Ms. Nineta Bârbulescu arrived in Apia, on Wednesday, 6 March 2019. H.E to present her Letters of […]
Presentation of credentials – Republic of Cyprus
[Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] H.E. Mrs Martha Mavrommati arrived in Apia on Wednesday 6th of March 2019 to present her Letters of […]
Presentation of credentials – Islamic Republic of Pakistan
[Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade] H.E. Dr Abdul Malik arrived in Apia, on Sunday 3rd of March 2019 to present his Letters of […]
Pacific Chef de Missions meet in Apia
Pacific Games Chef De Missions meet in Apia ahead of Pacific Games 2019
Cabinet approves Accommodation for international technical officials
Cabinet approves Accommodation Providers for Pacific Games’ International Technical Officials and Technical Delegates
Samoa Shipping Corporation a PG2019 Gold Sponsor
Samoa Shipping Corporation is named Gold Sponsor for Pacific Games
SPA presents $3.5 mill ion dividend
Samoa Ports Authority presents $3.5 million dividend
McDonalds Family Restaurant joins PG2019 Sponsors
McDonalds Family Restaurant joins the PG 2019 family of Sponsors
NZ inks new Partnership Agreement with Samoa
[Press Releases, Government Press Secretariat] Bi-lateral talks between the Governments of Samoa and New Zealand in Wellington this week ended yesterday on a high note, […]
Prime Minister’s New Year speech
[Source: Government Press Secretariat] ** Link for Samoan readers: Lauga a le Afioga Palemia – Tausaga Fou, 2019 As we await the first dawn of […]
Samoa Airways Responds to False Allegations of Drug Transport in Coffin
Samoa Airways would like to address the false and damaging allegations made by an individual named Mau Hunt this week regarding the transport of an […]
Australian Government Supports Lakapi Samoa in Strengthening Manusina 7s Program
Lakapi Samoa is proud to announce its partnership with Rugby Australia through the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports initiative to enhance the Manusina 7s program. This […]
Ministry of Customs & Revenue commemorates and celebrates International Customs Day
The Ministry of Customs & Revenue commenced its week long commemoration of the International Customs Day with a thanksgiving service on Monday, 27th January 2025. […]
Agreement between the Government of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption
The Government of the Independent State of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its joint commitment and partnership to […]
Remarks by the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa at the Reception to Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival 2025.- 23 January, Vailima
Lau Afioga, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II ma lau Masiofo Members of the Council of Deputies ma tou Faletua Ministers of Cabinet, The Chief Justice and […]
Celebrating Spring Festival, Celebrating the 50 th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
Your Highness Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II, Head of the State, Honorable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister, Honorable Ministers, Honorable Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, Leader of Opposition […]
COMPANIES SELLING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ILLEGALLY IN SAMOA
It has come to my attention that some of the companies are selling electronic equipment illegally in Samoa. Such equipment includes mobile phones, walkie talkie, […]
DOCTORS TOUMOUA AND TAUTOGI STRENGHTHENING SAMOA’S PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Samoa’s pathology services are being strengthened by the efforts of Dr Seventeen Toumoua and Dr Mareta Tautogi, who are working together to provide essential diagnostic […]
FAAMUTAINA O TOFIGA O MINISTA LAGOLAGO
O le faaauauina o le tagofia o le mataupu e uiga i le faatuatuaina o le taitaiga a le Palemia, atoa ai ma le faatuatuaina […]
SVSG Commences 2025 with Love from the Communities.
On early January 05, President Tagiilima Maiava of the Savali a Keriso Ministry and members, from the Hosanna Christian Church in Brisbane paid a charitable […]