Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE – Project for Procurement of Vehicles for Samoa Water Authority under JAPAN’S GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS (GGP)

SAMOA, September 18 - The Government of Japan officially handed over five new vehicles to the Samoa Water Authority (SWA), reaffirming its commitment to supporting Samoa’s development and the well-being of its people. The five Toyota Land Cruisers...

MEDIA RELEASE – Samoa Police Celebrate Milestone in Regional Law Enforcement Training

Matautu, Samoa – September 24, 2024 – A significant ceremony was held at the Police Interim Training Centre in Matautu to conclude a three-week Basic Motorcycle Rider Training program, marking a historic moment for the Samoa Police, Prisons &...

PRESS RELEASE – SAMOA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO THE NEW DELHI DECLARATION AT THE 2ND ASIA PACIFIC MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AVIATION

SAMOA, September 16 - New Delhi, India/September 2024 – Samoa has reiterated its dedication to enhancing connectivity and fostering development within the Asia and Pacific communities by committing to the New Delhi Declaration at the 2nd Asia...

PRESS RELEASE ON REPORTS OF OIL SPILLAGE AT THE SOUTH WEST COAST OF SAMOA

MEDIA RELEASE – Samoa Police members visit Australia to boost capability ahead of CHOGM

This is a joint media release between the AFP and Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (Samoa Police). (20th September 2024)- Officers from Samoa Police have undertaken specialist police tactical group training with the Australian...

Press Release – Launching of the Samoa State of Environment 2023 and the National Environment Sector Plan 2023-2027

SAMOA, September 12 - (September 13, 2024 – Taumeasina Island Resort) The Government of Samoa through its Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is pleased to announce the official launch of Samoa’s Fourth State of Environment (SOE) 2023...

Remarks by Public Affairs Officer, Laila Gillam at the State Partnership Program Nevada National Guard Subject Matter Exchange with Samoa Prisons and Corrections Services.

SAMOA, September 12 - (September 13, 2024) Faafetai Deacon Siaosi for that wonderful word. Deputy Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga Members of the Police, Prisons and Corrections Services Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa lava, It is my privilege...

Update on Samoa CHOGM 2024 Media and Communications planning

SAMOA, September 12 - 12th September 2024 (PRESS RELEASE Media and Communications Committee) – Samoa’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 21 to 26 October will be a unique opportunity to profile Samoa, and...

The King and Queen will visit Australia and Samoa

SAMOA, September 10 - Published 10 September 2024 Their Majesties The King and Queen will undertake an Autumn Tour from Friday 18th – Saturday 26th October 2024. This will include a Royal Visit to Australia, State Visit to The Independent State of...

Chargé Daniel Tarapacki Remarks during the Nevada National Guard – Samoa Prisons and Corrections Services Basic Leadership, Law Enforcement, Corrections and Mental Health Subject Matter Exchange Exercise

SAMOA, September 10 - September 9, 2024 – Police Academy, Tafaigata Faafetai Mautofiga Tuuu for that thoughtful word to start off our morning. Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo Deputy Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, Nevada Provost...

SAUNOAGA AUTU – AFIOGA I LE PALEMIA, HON. FIAME NAOMI MATA’AFA TATALAINA O LE POLOKALAME TAUALUGA O LE TAUVAGA MO LE SAILIGA O SE TAUSALA O SAMOA

SAMOA, September 7 - (ASO TO’ONA’I 7 SETEMA, 2024 I LE 6:00 PM MULTIPURPOSE GYM, TUANAIMATO) O le a mamalu pea ia paia ‘apo’apogatā o le susu o lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga, Afio lau Afioga i le Ao Mamalu o le Malo ma lau Masiofo, Afifio...

LAUGA A LE MINISITA I LE TATALAINA ALOAIA O LE OFISA AUTU E FAAFOFOAINA MA FAAMAUTUINA AI NI PISINISI TAU FAATOAGA A SAMOA (SAMOA AGRI BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE),

SAMOA, September 5 - ASO FARAILE 06 SETEMA 2024, SROS NAFANUA. Susu Lau susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga Rev. Letupu Faauuga Matautia, Lau Afioga I le Minisita Lagolago, Lau Afioga Maiava Fuimaono Tito Asafo, Afifio a Tatou Pa’aga mo le Atina’e o...

PRESS RELEASE: UK AWARDS 4 CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS TO SAMOA

(Friday 13/09/2024) The British High Commission Apia hosted a send-off brunch for four (4) selected Samoa Chevening Scholars 2024-2025 this morning, to officially congratulates and wishing them all the best with their studying journey. Chevening...

Welcoming Remarks, Hon Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Samoa, Pacific Preparatory Meeting of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD Pre-COP16), September, SPREP, Apia Samoa

Director General of SPREP Permanent Secretary, Directors and CEOs Senior Government Officials Distinguished Delegates Ladies and Gentlemen Talofa lava and warm greetings to you all. It is my honour to welcome you to Samoa for the Pacific...

Media Release – Australia to play Samoa’s Manusina in a historic rugby fixture.

SAMOA, September 3 - 03 September 2024 The Australian Government is partnering with Rugby Australia and Lakapi Samoa to bring a historic women’s rugby union tour to Samoa. Samoa’s Manusina will face Australia A on 16 September at Apia Park in...

PRESS RELEASE – GRAND OPENING OF THE ŌFAGA O SA’ILI’ILIGA – The National University of Samoa RESEARCH MUSEUM

SAMOA, September 3 - Apia, Samoa – September 3rd, 2024 The National University of Samoa proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Ōfaga o Sa’ili’iliga – the National University of Samoa Research Museum last Friday, August 30, 2024, at the...

Press Statement by the Hon. Prime Minister: Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Press Conference on the Progress of the Samoa CHOGM Preparations by the Samoa National Task Force chaired by the Prime Minister (TATTE – 3 September 2024)

SAMOA, September 3 - It is not very often that we gather to speak about the Commonwealth, but this year, we are bringing the Commonwealth to Samoa, and to our Blue Pacific continent. It is fitting therefore that we pay tribute to the Commonwealth...

Folasaga a le Palemia, le afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa i tapenaga a le malo mo le fonotaga tele a Faauluuluga o Malo o le Taupuluega, (Samoa Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting 2024) e usuia i totonu o le atunuu i le masina o Oketopa. – 3 September …

SAMOA, September 3 - Ou te faatalofa atu i le paia maualuga o si o tatou atunuu. O paia faale malo, paia faale ekalesia, ma paia faaleatunuu, ua taoto lava i matagofie, ma o sā e lē avea, e lē popo foi i sa matou faamatalaga. Faamalo le folau...

PRESS RELEASE – NUS hosted the Inaugural UN Samoa Youth Dialogue: Building a Pathway for Future Generations

SAMOA, September 2 - Apia, Samoa – August 28, 2024 The Samoa Youth Dialogue, a vital component of the global Summit of the Future, successfully took place on August 27 and 28, 2024, at the National University of Samoa. Co-convened by the UN...

Press Release – Official Opening of Samoa Agribusiness Incubation Centre and Launch of Agro-Innovate Business Competition Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS)

Apia, Samoa – 6th September, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone in Samoa’s agribusiness sector with the official opening of the Samoa Agribusiness Incubation Centre and the launch of the Pacific Agro-Innovate Business Competition. The...