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 […]
LAUNCH OF SAMOA’S NATIONAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT POLICY & STRATEGY FY2024/2025 – FY2033/2034
In a significant move towards economic empowerment and sustainable development, the Government of Samoa announced the launch of its new National Industry Development Policy & […]
Germany provides Water Tanks for Vaisigano 1 District
Several families from Vaisigano 1 District in Savaii will receive 12 new 3000 liter water tanks. These water tanks have been provided by the German […]
SAMOA PORTS AUTHORITY’S SERVICE RECOGNISED
The Samoa Ports Authority is honored to receive the Talofa with a Smile Excellence Award – Team Category, as one of the top five Agencies, […]
FISHING VESSELS INCIDENT AT THE SALELOLOGA WHARF
The Samoa Ports Authority was alerted to a fire incident that affected three (3) fishing vessels, berthed at the Salelologa Wharf, on Wednesday 27 th […]
DECLARATION OF PERTUSSIS/WHOOPING COUGH OUTBREAK IN SAMOA
The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public of a confirmed outbreak of pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough) in Samoa. This announcement follows […]
Empowering Samoa to Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP
Strengthening Samoa’s Response to Trafficking in Persons Through Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Apia, Samoa – 21st November, 2024 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration […]
SAUNOAGA AUTU A LE AFIOGA I LE SUI PALEMIA MA LE SUI MINISITA O LE SOIFUA MALOLOINA LE AFIOGA FAUALO HARRY JEFFEREY SCHUSTER I LE TATALAINA O LE VAIASO O LE SOIFUA MALOLOINA 2024.
Lau Susuga le Fa’afeagaiga, po’o le Tausi Matagaluega – Rev. Lone Urima mai le Ekalesia Metotisi i Pitonu’ū-uta, Afifio ta’ita’i o Vaega eseese o le […]
Samoa National Open Men’s Touch Team: Historic Departure for Queensland State Cup 2024
The Samoa Touch Men’s Team is set to create history as the first team from Samoa Touch to participate in the prestigious Queensland Touch State […]
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL CERTIFICATION PRE-ASSESSMENT PROCESS TO SAMOA’S TUNA FISHING INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS.
On the 25th of November 2024, Conservation International (CI) successfully concluded the second day of a two-day workshop with representatives from Samoa’s Tuna fisheries sector. […]
Conservation International Hosts First Social Responsibility for Tuna Fisheries Workshop in Samoa.
Conservation International (CI) successfully concluded a key workshop on Friday 22nd November, on the desk-based review of social responsibility of Samoa’s tuna fishing sector. The […]