Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE – 214grams of Marijuana Seized by Samoa Customs

The Ministry of Customs and Revenue, in its ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s borders, has successfully intercepted another illicit drug shipment. During the week of celebrating International Customs Day 2025, a suspicious package arriving...

PRESS RELEASE – New Zealand supports with 6000 Doses of Boostrix Vaccines in Samoa

29 January 2025 The Government of Samoa is pleased to acknowledge the generous support of 6,000 doses of Boostrix vaccines from New Zealand. This timely contribution comes as Samoa addresses a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak, providing crucial...

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.

SAMOA, January 23 - 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 Members of the Judiciary, Honourable Speaker Leader of the...

MEDIA RELEASE – SVSG Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise Project Continues to Empower Women through Life-Skill Trainings.

(28 January 2025 Apia) To start afresh for 2025 and empower community women, SVSG conducted Life-Skill training for Ma’agiagi women of all ages. This initiative focused on building their capacities with basic skills that can facilitate economic...

PRESS RELEASE – DOCTORS TOUMOUA AND TAUTOGI STRENGHTHENING SAMOA’S PATHOLOGY SERVICES

Apia, SAMOA –22nd January 2025. 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 services and build local expertise for the...

JOINT PRESS RELEASE- Agreement between the Government of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption

[PRESS RELEASE]- 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 strengthen relations and cooperation between both countries and to...

PRESS RELEASE – 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, laptop, drone, etc. All equipment that emits and receive frequency signals have to be...

Pertussis Surveillance Situation Report #7 for Samoa.

SAMOA, January 13 - Epiweek 02 : 06 – 12 January 2025 Date of Report – 13th January 2025. January 20, 2025

Press Release – Samoa Endorses Early Childhood Development Framework

Last Wednesday, Samoa reached a significant milestone by endorsing its comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework, underscoring its dedication to fostering the health, education, and well-being of its youngest citizens. This...

PRESS RELEASE – STARLINK SAMOA – CHEAPEST TARIFF IN THE WORLD

Cabinet and Government of Samoa has officially endorsed the telecommunication license for SpaceX. This license allows Starlink Samoa Ltd to provide Internet services and equipment to operate in Samoa. Such services will provide the Samoan people...

PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO SAMOA (THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2025)

H.E. Mr. Ryotaro Suzuki presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during the Credentials ceremony held at the residence of the Head of State at Vailele this morning, accrediting...

Samoa CHOGM 2024 Peninsula traffic and road closures- 10th October 2024

(PRESS RELEASE)- Balancing the safety and needs of visiting CHOGM delegations, the many officials and teams supporting CHOGM delivery, and those who live and work in and around Apia, is central to Samoa’s CHOGM transport and security planning and...

SAMOA REPRESENTED AT THE 5TH BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE TAX ADMINISTRATION COOPERATION FORUM.

SAMOA, September 26 - (PRESS RELEASE- Ministry of Customs and Revenue)- A delegation from the Ministry of Custom and Revenue (MCR) is in Hong Kong, to attend the 5th Belt and Road Initiative Tax Administration Cooperation Forum (BRITACOF). The...

Pertussis Surveillance Situation Report #6 for Samoa.

Samoa Launches its Fourth National State of Environment Report and National Environment Sector Plan

A significant step was made by Samoa to address the nations pressing environmental challenges for a sustainable future with the launch of two milestone documents. The Fourth State of Environment (SOE) Report 2023 and the updated National...

Keynote Address by the Acting Minister of Sports – Afioga Lautimuia Afoa Uelese Vaai at the Opening – Apia Park Football Complex by Football Federation Samoa

SAMOA, December 9 - (9th December 2024) E manatu o lea ua ma’ea ona paelago Paia, Sa ma Faiga o lenei taeao e le fofoga o le Aso. O lea foi ua ma’ea ona fusifusi laau ma momoli i Foga’a e ala i le taulaga pai ana saunia e le Susuga i le...

Prime Minister Remarks for the Farewell Reception for HE Mr Senta Keisuke, Ambassador of Japan to Samoa

SAMOA, December 9 - (Monday 9 December 2024, Taumeasnia Island Resort, 6.30-8.30pm) Reverend Semi Kueva Fa’atoafe Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Afioga Le Mamea Ropati Mualia and Faletua Ministers of Cabinet Speaker of the...

ADB, Samoa Sign Landmark Agreement for Solar Power Projects

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa’s Electric Power Corporation (EPC) to support the development of a solar photovoltaic and battery energy...

Samoa Hands Over New Wing of One UN House to UN During Secretary-General Guterres’ Visit

24 August, 2024 – The Government of Samoa officially handed over the new wing of the One UN House at Tuanaimato to the United Nations on Friday, to coincide with the visit to the country by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The United...

Chairman of the Public Service Commission Attends the Fono: Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Conference in Samoa

Chairman of the Public Service Commission Attends the Fono: Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Conference in Samoa The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Mr. Milner […]