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The commemoration of the 6th  National Toilet Day today came with an emphasis from the Acting Prime Minister, Afioga Tuitama Dr. Talalelei Tuitama. “National Toilet Day  is all about reminding each and everyone of us that our toilet is our job because what goes in to our bodies must come out and we all are […]

STATEMENT BY THE HON PRIME MINISTER TUILAEPA SAILELE MALIELEGAOI AT THE HIGH LEVEL MEETING OF COP 22 MARRAKECH 15 November 2016   Mr President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen; Over the past year, we collectively contributed to the achievement of a historic turning point in the global fight against climate change. Our solidarity to […]

14 November 2016 Cabinet has confirmed the suspension of Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil, pending investigations and a court decision on charges filed against him. Commissioner Keil had today resumed his duties, having being reinstated by Cabinet last week, after charges on a separate matter had been withdrawn against him by an independent prosecutor. Acting […]

The Ambassador of Israel to Samoa, His Excellency Dr Itzhak Gerberg presented his letters of credentials to His Highness the Head of State on Tuesday this week, marking his official nomination as diplomatic envoy of Israel to Samoa. His Excellency’s statement upon his presentation of credentials, touched on his nation’s history and his commitment to […]

“Water is life! Its importance to economic, social and environment resilience is limitless, but we continue to see unsustainable development activities that impact and undermine the sustainability of this limited resource not only globally but nationally as well.”

‘Healthy Environment, Healthy People’ is the theme for Environment week 2016. For over twenty years, government has promoted environmental awareness and conservation measures in Samoa with campaigns encouraging community participation and engagement. This year’s theme emphasizes the important link between health and environment. “Through the Ministry of Environment, government has continuously conducted programmes and activities […]