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(IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), collaborated with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) to conduct a four-day exchange focused on cybersecurity. This training was a first for the Samoa Ports Authority under the NVNG State Partnership Program (SPP), which emphasizes relationship-building and […]

SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Afioga i le Sui Palemia, Hon. Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio. Susu lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i ole sauniga Rev. Eric Mulitalo Afifio afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta Afifio le Afioga i le Ta’ita’ifono ma le Komiti Faatonu a le Samoa Airways Susu Fa’auluuluga o Pisinisi Tuto’atasi, Matagaluega ma Fa’alapotopotoga a […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa Airways fleet, following an extensive refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This achievement marks a significant […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14th March 2025] – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) wishes to inform the public that power outages will continue as we work diligently to complete the necessary repairs and improvements outlined in our infrastructure upgrade plan. We understand the inconvenience these outages cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. […]


Press Releases

(IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), collaborated with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) to conduct a four-day exchange focused on cybersecurity. This training was a first for the Samoa Ports Authority under the NVNG State Partnership Program (SPP), which emphasizes relationship-building and […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa Airways fleet, following an extensive refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This achievement marks a significant […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14th March 2025] – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) wishes to inform the public that power outages will continue as we work diligently to complete the necessary repairs and improvements outlined in our infrastructure upgrade plan. We understand the inconvenience these outages cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. […]

[MEDIA RELEASE – Apia: 12 Mar 2025.] As SPWAN (Samoa Police Women Advisory Network) commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action” their commitment to making a lasting difference in our community was clearly demonstrated through their thoughtful contributions to SVSG. Their visit to the Campus of Hope not only provided essential goods […]

Prime Minister’s Speeches

KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Prime Minister, Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa (Friday, 7 March 2025, 5.30pm, Chinese Embassy, Vailima) Lau afioga Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano Your Excellency Ambassador and Your Good Lady Distinguished Good Ladies Members of the Diplomatic Corps Invited Guests, Talofa and good evening, I am pleased to join the reception this evening to […]

KEYNOTE ADDRESS By Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister And Minister Of Tourism at the Official Opening of the Samoa Tourism Exchange 2025 – (Wednesday, 5th March 2025, Samoa Tourism Cultural Village) Lau Susuga i le Taitai ole Sauniga, Reverand Ellice Soliola Honourable Members of Cabinet Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic Corps Distinguished Guests/ Participants […]

REMARKS by the Prime Minister, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa On the occasion of the celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan hosted by the Ambassador of Japan, H.E Ryotaro Suzuki (Friday, 21 February 2025 at 6.30-8.30pm, Taumeasina Island Resort) Reverend Semikueva Fa’atoafe Ugapo Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Members […]


Cabinet Releases

The Ministry is aware that a fabricated email dated 11 February 2025 is being circulated on Facebook supposedly from the Honourable Prime Minister and addressed to FAST Party Members. The Prime Minister and her Office have no connection to the fabricated email and disavow the views and sentiments expressed in it. All official statements from […]

[GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT]- The Government of Samoa has requested official information from the Solomon Islands Attorney General’s Office on the circumstances surrounding the stop order preventing Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt from departing Honiara. Through the Prime Minister’s Office, support is arranged to ensure legal representation for Leiataualesa is available while awaiting official details from Honiara. Leiataualesa […]

[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 facilitate exchange of visits between citizens of both countries including promotion of people to people linkages and sub-national cooperation. […]


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